費やす
N1ついやす
[tsuiyasu]
Definitions
1.Godan verb with 'su' ending; transitive verb
to spend; to expend; to consume
2.Godan verb with 'su' ending; transitive verb
to waste; to squander; to throw away
3.Godan verb with 'su' ending; transitive verb
to devote
Example Sentences
彼は博士論文の研究に十年以上の歳月を費やした。
He spent over a decade researching his doctoral dissertation.
無駄なことに労力を費やしてしまった。
I wasted effort on useless things.
この事業に多額の資金を費やす予定だ。
We plan to spend a large amount on this project.