Meaning of つかえ in Japanese
Definition of つかえ
Words related to つかえ
- (v1) to serve at the same time
- (n) maidservant
- (v5r) to serve; to build as commanded
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(n) hindrance; impediment
その家は理想的とはいえないが、まぁさしつかえはない。
The house is not ideal, but it's all right.
- (v1, vi) to stick; to get stuck; to get caught; to get jammed; to clog
- to be unavailable; to be busy; to be occupied; to be full
- to be piled up (e.g. of work)
- to halt (in one's speech); to stumble (over one's words); to stutter
- to feel blocked (of one's chest or throat, due to grief, anxiety, illness, etc.); to feel pressure; to feel pain →Related words: 痞える
- (v1) to be usable; to be serviceable; to be useful
- (n) evergreen tree; conifer; coniferous tree
- pine and cypress
- duty; constancy; faithfulness
Sentences containing つかえ
You may think you are clever, but you cannot laugh at me because of that.
There are gaps between the boards in the box. If you fit them in snugly, you'll get more use out of the box.
The woman tried to shout out "Help!" but the word stuck in her throat.