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N1 Expressions, Godan verb with 'u' ending
気を使うto pay attention to another's needs, to attend to, to fuss about, to take into consideration
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Expressions, Godan verb with 'u' ending
1.
to worry (about), to fuss (over), to be careful (about), to pay attention (to), to take (good) care of
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気を使う 【きをつかう】、気を遣う 【きをつかう】
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上司:「職場では言葉に気を使いなさい。」
Boss: "Be mindful of your language at work." {to pay attention to another's needs, to attend to, to fuss about, to take into consideration}
客:「どうぞ、私に気を使わないでください!」
Guest: "Please, don't fuss about me!" {to pay attention to another's needs, to attend to, to fuss about, to take into consideration}
いつもお洒落な同僚の武田は常に身なりに気を使っている。
My always stylish colleague, Takeda, is always attentive to his appearance. {to pay attention to another's needs, to attend to, to fuss about, to take into consideration}
よそでは気を使う事が多いので、私は家で一人でいるのが一番好きです。
Since I often have to take into consideration others' needs when I'm outside, I like being alone at home the best. {to pay attention to another's needs, to attend to, to fuss about, to take into consideration}
上司には気を使わないといけないので、上司と一緒にいると疲れてしまいます。
Since I have to pay attention to my boss's needs, I get tired when I'm with my boss. {to pay attention to another's needs, to attend to, to fuss about, to take into consideration}
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