use, utilize
On'yomi (音読み)
- ヨウ
Kun'yomi (訓読み)
- もち.いる
About this kanji
The kanji 用 means "use" or "utilize." It can function as a noun in compounds, like 利用 (りよう), which means "utilization," and refers to making effective use of something. As a noun, it can also appear in 用事 (ようじ), meaning "errand," which is something you need to do or take care of. Additionally, the term 用意 (ようい) translates to "preparation," emphasizing the act of getting ready for something. You might find that 用 also uses the kun'yomi reading もち.いる when describing the act of needing something. It's a versatile kanji you'll see in many practical contexts!
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Example sentences
この道具は便利で用います。
This tool is useful and used.
Meanings across languages
- English
- use, utilize
- Tiếng Việt
- sử dụng, dùng
- 日本語
- 用いる, 利用する
- 한국어
- 사용, 이용
- 中文
- 使用, 利用
- id
- penggunaan, memanfaatkan
- th
- การใช้, ใช้ประโยชน์
- es
- uso, utilización
- fr
- utilisation, emploi
- de
- Benutzung, Nutzung
- pt
- uso, utilização
Common compounds
- 利用りようutilization, application
- 用事ようじerrand, business
- 用意よういpreparation, arrangements
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