使
Use
Meanings
Use, Send On A Mission, Order, Messenger, Envoy, Ambassador, Cause
On'yomi
し
Chinese-derived readings, typically used in compounds.
Kun'yomi
つか.う、 つか.い、 -つか.い、 -づか.い
Native Japanese readings, typically used as standalone words.
Stroke order
使 is written in 8 strokes. Diagram from KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0).
About this kanji
使 (Use) is taught on WaniKani at level 9 and appears in the JLPT N4 kanji set. It is taught in Japanese elementary school grade 3 as part of the official Joyo kanji list. It ranks #219 in modern newspaper-frequency lists. It is written with 8 strokes.
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