What does 使い mean?
使い is a Japanese noun meaning “errand; mission; going on an errand” in English. It can also be translated as “messenger, familiar spirit, use” depending on context. It is written as 使い in kanji, つかい in hiragana, and tsukai in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
使いの途中道草をくうな。
Don't delay on this errand.
ひとことで言えば、彼はおべっか使いだ。
In a word, he is a flatterer.