JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
用 — utilize
- Reading
- ヨウ・もち.いる
- Meaning
- utilize; business; service; use; employ
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
用 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is ヨウ・もち.いる and it means utilize; business; service; use; employ. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
用 appears in everyday japanese words such as 用 (use), 代用 (substitution) and 作用 (action).
Japanese words containing 用
Frequently asked questions
What does 用 mean in Japanese?
用 means utilize; business; service; use; employ in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 用 read?
用 is read ヨウ・もち.いる. Reading it inside real words — 用 and 代用 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 用 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 用 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 用 in a word?
A common word containing 用 is 用 (よう) — "use". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 用 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 用 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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