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A3 う-verb (う), Transitive verb

()使(つか)to employ, to hire (a servant)

    Dictionary Definition

    1. う-verb (う), Transitive verb

      1. 1.

        to employ, to hire (a servant)

    All Forms

    召し使う 【めしつかう】召使う 【めしつかう】

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    • (いえ)掃除(そうじ)のために使用人(しようにん)()使(つか)

      To hire a servant for cleaning the house.

    • (かれ)彼女(かのじょ)()使(つか)われてこの屋敷(やしき)にいます。

      He is in this mansion because he has been employed by her.

      • (むかし)女中(じょちゅう)()使(つか)っていたが(いま)自分(じぶん)(まった)てやっている。

        In the past, I employed a maid, but now I do everything myself.

      • 夫婦(ふうふ)対等(たいとう)であるのに(つま)()使(つか)うなんて、下劣(げれつ)(きわ)まりないです。

        Even though a husband and wife are equals, employing a wife as a servant is extremely despicable.

        • 使用人(しようにん)()使(つか)っている(ひと)には責任(せきにん)(ひと)()()けるきらいがあります。

          People who employ servants tend to shift responsibility onto others.

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