Japanese Word · Intermediate
使い古し
something worn out
Pronunciation: [t͡sɨka̠iɸɯ̟ɾɯ̟ɕi]
Meaning
something worn out
Example
使い古しの靴下
worn-out socks
Practice tips
- Practice 使い古し out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.