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Japanese symbol for “usage”

Romaji: tsukaikata
way of using (something); way to use; how to use; usage

In Japanese, usage is , read (tsukaikata).

Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.

Meanings

  1. n way of using (something); way to use; how to use; usage; use
  2. n way of handling (employees, subordinates, etc.); way of treating; treatment; management

Written forms: . Readings: .

Kanji and stroke order

use, send on a mission, order
on: シ
kun: つか.う、つか.い、-つか.い、-づか.い
8 strokes · JLPT 3
direction, person, alternative
on: ホウ
kun: かた、-かた、-がた
4 strokes · JLPT 3

Other Japanese words for “usage”

WordReadingMeaning
かた kataconvention; tradition; (standard) form
れい reicustom; habit; practice
つかい tsukaiuse; usage; user
ようほう youhouway of using (something); usage; use
ごほう gohoudiction; grammar; syntax

Related words

Words that share a kanji.

WordReadingMeaning
しよう shiyouuse; application; employment
つかう tsukauto use (a tool, method, etc.); to make use of; to put to use
つかい tsukaierrand; mission; going on an errand
たいしかん taishikanembassy
こうし koushiuse; exercise (of one's right, authority, power, etc.)
たいし taishiambassador
ほうほう houhoumethod; way; manner
いっぽう ippouone (esp. of two); the other; one way

See also: Chinese symbol for “usage”.

Data: JMdict (CC BY-SA 4.0); KANJIDIC2 (CC BY-SA 4.0); KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0); wordfreq (CC BY-SA 4.0 (data)). Retrieved 2026-10-22.

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