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A1 る-verb, Transitive verb

(もち)いるto use, to make use of, to utilize, to utilise

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    1. る-verb, Transitive verb

      1.

      to use, to make use of, to utilize, to utilise

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    用いる 【もちいる】

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      胡椒(こしょう)はよく料理(りょうり)(もち)られます。

      Pepper is often used in cooking. {to use, to make use of, to utilize, to utilise}

      • N1

      パソコンを(もち)てレポートを()きました。

      I wrote the report using a computer. {to use, to make use of, to utilize, to utilise}

      • N1

      (あたら)しい方法(ほうほう)(もち)(とき)はよくトラブルが()こります。

      When utilizing a new method, troubles often occur. {to use, to make use of, to utilize, to utilise}

      • N1

      この比喩(ひゆ)(たく)みに(もち)られている小説(しょうせつ)はよく()けています。

      The novel in which this metaphor is skillfully utilized is well written. {to use, to make use of, to utilize, to utilise}

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      若手(わかて)(もち)改革(かいかく)(すす)めればこそ、(わか)(ひと)()()うことが出来(でき)るのだ。

      By utilizing the young generation to advance reforms, we can indeed reach out to and support the young people. {to use, to make use of, to utilize, to utilise}

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