Nihongo Master Nihongo Master
Pricing Dictionary Blog

Meaning of お使い(おつかい) in Japanese

Japanese word definition and usage

お使い, 御使い, 御遣い, お遣い, お使
JLPT 1
Kana Reading
おつかい
Romaji
otsukai
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    errand; mission; going as envoy
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    messenger; bearer; errand boy; errand girl
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    familiar spirit

Example Sentences

お使い, 御使い, 御遣い, お遣い, お使, おつかい used in context

Related Study Lists

Study lists that include this entry

Related Kanji

Kanji found in this word

JLPT 3

honorable, manipulate, govern

On: ギョ, ゴ

Kun: おん-, お-, み-

12 strokes

Learn more
JLPT 1

dispatch, despatch, send, give, donate, do, undertake

On: ケン

Kun: つか.う, -つか.い, -づか.い, つか.わす, や.る

13 strokes

Learn more
使 JLPT 4

use, send on a mission, order, messenger, envoy, ambassador, cause

On:

Kun: つか.う, つか.い, -つか.い, -づか.い

8 strokes

Learn more

Go beyond looking it up

Turn every word you look up into a word you actually know

You found the word. Now make it stick. Nihongo Master connects the dictionary directly to your personal study system so one click is all it takes.

  • Save to personal study lists
  • Drill with spaced repetition until it sticks
  • Print handwriting practice sheets
  • Test yourself with skill quizzes
  • Track progress across every word you study
Start Free 7-Day Trial

No credit card required. Cancel anytime.

Earn with Nihongo Master

Love Japanese? Share it and get paid.

Join the Nihongo Master affiliate program. Share your link and earn 30% on every payment your referrals make, for as long as they stay subscribed.

  • 30% lifetime recurring commission
  • 60-day referral cookie
  • No approval needed — start right away
  • Monthly payouts via PayPal
Learn More About the Program