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KANJI DETAIL

use

On readingよう
5 strokesN4
Radical 用 · use

Stroke order

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5 strokes

Japanese readings

On reading
よう
Kun reading
もちいる

Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: 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.

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