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用
Use, Purpose
もち(いる) (mochiiru)
JLPT N4
Interesting Fact
The kanji 用 appears in 用事 (youji), meaning 'errand' or 'business,' and 用意 (youi), meaning 'preparation.' It is one of the most common kanji related to everyday activities.
Memory Trick
Imagine reaching into a toolbox and choosing the right tool for a specific purpose. That usefulness helps you remember 用 means 'use.'
Readings
Onyomi: ヨウ (you)
Kunyomi: もち(いる) (mochiiru)
Example Words
用事
ようじ (youji)
Errand, business
用意
ようい (youi)
Preparation
使用
しよう (shiyou)
Use
用紙
ようし (youshi)
Form, paper
Example Sentence
今日は 用事が あります。
きょうは ようじが あります。
kyou wa youji ga arimasu
I have something to do today.