How to say "Spend" in Japanese

When translating "spend" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 過ごす and 費やす. In Japanese, 過ごす (すごす (sugosu)) is typically associated with "to spend (time); to pass (time)" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Refers to spending a specific period of time or passing time under certain conditions. Often used as 時間を過ごす or 週末を過ごす. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To spend time! "I want to spend every single second of my life together with you, Haruka-san!" ...っ! T-To spend all your life with me! B-Baka! Don't make such a sudden lifelong binding contract! But... since I also hate spending even a single second without you, hold my hand tightly and don't let go! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『すごす（過ごす）よ！『ハルカ部長、僕のこれからの人生のすべての時間を、あなたの隣で一緒に過ごしたいです！』って…っ！一生を共に過ごす！バカ！/// そんな重大な人生契約のフライングをするなんて！…でも、私もあんたのいない退屈な時間なんて1秒も過ごしたくないんだから、私の手を一生離さずに握りしめていなさい！』. On the other hand, 費やす (ついやす (tsuiyasu)) maps to "to spend (time, money, effort), to waste" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents 時間、金銭、労力などを使うことを表す他動詞です。無駄に使う場合にも使われます。/ A transitive verb meaning to use time, money, or effort. Can also imply waste.. A literal translation of "spend" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!