用

よう
you

business, errand

Alsouse, purpose

What does 用 mean?

用 is a Japanese noun meaning “business” or “errand” in English. It can also be translated as “use” or “purpose” depending on context. It is written as 用 in kanji, よう in hiragana, and you in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N4 vocabulary.

Example sentences

何か用ですか。

Can I help you?

今日は用があるので、早く帰ります。

I have something to do today, so I'm going home early.

Words sharing kanji with 用

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