- to be useful; to be helpful; to serve the purpose
Godan verb with 'tsu' ending; intransitive verb
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The cockerel's splendid red cockscomb is thought to play a part in determining gender and breed.
I became accustomed to public speaking, so I think that's been useful when taking job interviews.
The talented finance minister's ingenuity has helped his bankrupt nation to get out of the red.
The statistical data presented in her paper is of great use for us in estimating the frequency of the movement.