A1 Collocation 中性

パソコンを使う

pasokon o tsukau

Use a computer

Phrase in 30 Seconds

This phrase is the standard way to say you are using or operating a personal computer in Japanese.

  • Means: To operate or use a personal computer for tasks or leisure.
  • Used in: Office settings, school, or when explaining your daily habits.
  • Don't confuse: {使|つか}う (to use) with {操作|そうさ}する (to operate/manipulate, which is more technical).
💻 + 🖱️ = {パソコン|ぱそこん}を{使|つか}う

Explanation at your level:

This is a basic phrase to say you are using a computer. Use it to talk about your daily life or work.
You can use this to describe your routine. It is a transitive verb phrase, so remember to use the particle 'o' to connect the computer to the action.
This collocation is essential for professional and academic contexts. It functions as a standard verb phrase, allowing for various conjugations like the potential form '{使|つか}える' to describe your technical proficiency.
While simple, this phrase is the foundation for discussing digital literacy. In professional settings, it is often replaced by more specific verbs like '{操作|そうさ}する' when discussing complex software or system administration.
The phrase serves as a lexical anchor in the domain of digital discourse. Its usage is highly stable, yet it contrasts with more nuanced verbs that denote specific modes of interaction with hardware, reflecting the evolution of Japanese tech terminology.
From a cognitive linguistic perspective, this collocation exemplifies the 'tool-user' schema in Japanese. The simplicity of '{使|つか}う' masks the underlying cultural shift where the PC transitioned from a specialized instrument to a ubiquitous extension of the self in the modern Japanese workplace.

意思

To operate a personal computer.

🌍

文化背景

Computers are often referred to as 'PC' in casual speech. The term 'personal computer' is widely understood, but 'PC' is the universal shorthand.

💡

Particle Check

Always use 'o' with 'tsukau'.

意思

To operate a personal computer.

💡

Particle Check

Always use 'o' with 'tsukau'.

自我测试

Fill in the correct particle.

{パソコン|ぱそこん} ___ {使|つか}います。

✓ 正确！ ✗ 不太对。 正确答案： を

Tsukau is a transitive verb, so it takes the object marker 'o'.

🎉 得分： /1

视觉学习工具

常见问题

1 个问题

No, use 'sumaho'.

相关表达

🔗

パソコンを操作する

specialized form

To operate a computer

🔗

パソコンに向かう

similar

To sit at a computer

在哪里用

💼

Job Interview

Interviewer: {パソコン|ぱそこん}を{使|つか}うことができますか？

Candidate: はい、{毎日|まいにち}{使|つか}っています。

formal
🏠

At Home

Friend: {何|なに}してるの？

You: {パソコン|ぱそこん}を{使|つか}ってゲームしてるよ。

informal

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of 'PC' and 'Tsukau' (Use). P-C-Tsukau. 'Please Click, Tsukau!'

Visual Association

Imagine sitting at a desk with a glowing screen, your fingers typing rapidly. You are 'using' the light of the screen.

Story

Kenji sits at his desk. He opens his laptop. He starts to use it for his report. He is happy because he knows how to use it well.

Word Web

パソコン使う操作するキーボードマウス画面

挑战

Write three sentences about what you use your computer for in Japanese.

In Other Languages

Spanish high

Usar la computadora

No major difference.

French high

Utiliser l'ordinateur

French often uses 'sur l'ordinateur' (on the computer) more frequently than Japanese.

German high

Den Computer benutzen

Word order is different due to German verb placement.

Japanese high

パソコンを使う

N/A

Arabic moderate

استخدام الحاسوب

Arabic grammar is based on roots, unlike the Japanese particle system.

Easily Confused

パソコンを使う 对比 スマホを使う

Learners often use 'pasokon' for all devices.

Use 'sumaho' for phones.

常见问题 (1)

No, use 'sumaho'.

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