使 kanji: meaning “use”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N48 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning: use
On'yomi: シ
Kun'yomi: つか・う、つか・い

Picture story to remember 使

The officer (吏) uses his men as he pleases, giving orders all day long.

Parts in this story:吏

How to write 使: stroke order

使 is written with 8 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 使

使用しようuse
使いつかいerrand

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