用
KANJI DETAIL
use
On readingよう5 strokesN4
Radical 用 · useStroke order
Loading the stroke order for 用.
Japanese readings
- On reading
- よう
- Kun reading
- もちいる
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
用has 5 strokes and concerns use, purpose, or something to attend to. - Basic usage:
用事is readようじ, and汎用is readはんよう.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- An errand and a range of uses
用事が済んだらmeans once the errand is finished.用事is something to attend to.汎用の充電器is a general-purpose charger usable with several devices.汎用indicates broad use, without guaranteeing compatibility with every device.

