使
use · send on a mission · order · messenger · envoy · ambassador · cause
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of person and official. Sending someone.
Symbolism
Use, ambassador, mission. Represents utilization for purpose.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Returning home
Component Breakdown
person + 吏
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
使い捨てはもったいない
つかいすてはもったいない
Disposable things are wasteful
Single-use items are regrettable
Anime & Manga
魔法使いの嫁
The Ancient Magus' Bride
A well-known work with 使 in its Japanese title.
殺戮の天使
Angels of Death
A well-known work with 使 in its Japanese title.
お隣の天使様にいつの間にか駄目人間にされていた件
The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten
A well-known work with 使 in its Japanese title.
ゼロの使い魔
The Familiar of Zero
A well-known work with 使 in its Japanese title.
治癒魔法の間違った使い方
The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic
A well-known work with 使 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 使 mean in Japanese?
使 means use, send on a mission, order, messenger, envoy, ambassador, cause.
How do you read 使?
On'yomi: シ (SHI). Kun'yomi: つか.う、つか.い、-つか.い、-づか.い (tsukau, tsukai, tsukai, zukai).
How many strokes does 使 have?
使 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 人 (person).
Is 使 a good kanji for a tattoo?
使 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means use, send on a mission, order, messenger, envoy, ambassador, cause. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.