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用
use · business · purpose · task
N4On: ようKun: もち
Memory Aid
The kanji 用 originally depicted a bucket or a container, implying something that is 'used' or 'employed' for a specific 'purpose'.
'よう' — Imagine saying 'YO! What's the USE of that?' to remember the primary meaning and reading.
Picture the inner square as a container or a tool, and the outer box as the object it is being USED on, or a 'purpose' it serves.
Vocabulary
用事ようじerrands, business
利用りようuse, utilization
使用しようuse, application
用紙ようしsheet of paper, form
用具ようぐtool, implement
Example Sentences
今日は銀行に用事があります。
I have some business at the bank today.
この駅は毎日多くの人が利用します。
Many people use this station every day.
この部屋では携帯電話の使用は禁止です。
Mobile phone use is prohibited in this room.
ここに名前と住所を記入してください。用紙はそこにあります。
Please fill in your name and address here. The form is over there.