Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

Use, utilize, have a use for

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Kanji Story

Imagine a person holding a tool and using it for a specific purpose. The tool represents the kanji '用', which means 'to use' or 'to have a use for'.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '用' is a common character tested at the N4 level of the JLPT. It is included in vocabulary and reading comprehension sections, so it is essential to understand its meanings and readings.

Example Sentences

• これは何の用ですか？

  What is this used for?

  これはなんのようですか？

  kore wa nan no you desu ka?

  Pronunciation

• まだ使い道のある物です。

  It is still useful.

  まだつかいみちのあるものです。

  mada tsukai michi no aru mono desu.

  Pronunciation

• 彼は頭の回転が早いので、仕事にも用が立つ。

  He can apply his quick thinking to his work.

  かれはあたまのかいてんがはやいので、しごとにもようがたつ。

  kare wa atama no kaiten ga hayai node, shigoto nimo you ga tatsu.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• The kanji '用' is commonly used in everyday scenarios and is included at the N4 level of the JLPT.
• The onyomi reading 'ヨウ' is more frequently used in compound words.
• The kunyomi reading 'もちいる' is used as a verb and means 'to use' or 'to utilize'.

Usage in Japanese Names

• The kanji '用' is less commonly used in names compared to other kanji. However, it may appear in names related to a person's role or occupation, symbolizing their usefulness or purpose.