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What is the Kanji for 'Use'? | 用

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Use', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Use' is 用.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Use

    Reading

    kunyomiもち

    mochi

    onyomiよう

    you

    Parts

    Moon, Month Stick

    Example Word

    器用: skillful. The Japanese adjectival noun '器用 (きよう)' means 'skillful' or 'dexterous'. It is used to describe someone who is adept at handling tasks, especially those requiring manual dexterity or cleverness. This word can also imply versatility and the ability to adapt to various situations. For example: He is skillful with his hands「彼は手先が器用だ」(かれはてさきがきようだ). She is skillful at solving problems「彼女は問題を解決するのが器用だ」(かのじょはもんだいをかいけつするのがきようだ). Note that '器用' often carries a positive connotation, highlighting someone's ability to perform tasks efficiently and with ease.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    5

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    130

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Moon, Month

    radical

    Meaning

    Stick

As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of one other kanji:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Equip, Provide

Words Using

This kanji is used in 33 words:

    word

    用いる

    Meaning

    Use

    word

    利用

    Meaning

    Use

    word

    用意

    Meaning

    Preparation

    word

    費用

    Meaning

    Expense, Cost

    word

    採用

    Meaning

    Hiring, Adoption

    word

    使用

    Meaning

    Use

    word

    作用

    Meaning

    Effect, Action

    word

    使用人

    Meaning

    Employee

    word

    悪用

    Meaning

    Misuse

    word

    活用

    Meaning

    Conjugation

    word

    引用

    Meaning

    Quote

    word

    急用

    Meaning

    Urgent matter

    word

    運用

    Meaning

    Operation

    word

    信用

    Meaning

    Trust, Credit

    word

    応用

    Meaning

    Application

    word

    実用的

    Meaning

    Practical

    word

    器用

    Meaning

    Skillful

    word

    用語

    Meaning

    Term

    word

    専用

    Meaning

    Exclusive

    word

    雇用

    Meaning

    Employment

    word

    慣用句

    Meaning

    Idiom

    word

    原稿用紙

    Meaning

    Manuscript

    word

    通用

    Meaning

    Common

    word

    Meaning

    Use

    word

    無用

    Meaning

    Useless, Unnecessary

    word

    日用品

    Meaning

    Daily necessities

    word

    用心

    Meaning

    Caution

    word

    実用

    Meaning

    Practical

    word

    不器用

    Meaning

    Clumsy

    word

    適用

    Meaning

    Application

    word

    用例

    Meaning

    Example

    word

    用途

    Meaning

    Use

    word

    筆記用具

    Meaning

    Stationery

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 34 kanji contain the part 月 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Blue

    kanji

    Meaning

    Morning

    kanji

    Meaning

    Before, Front

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bright

    kanji

    Meaning

    Exist

    kanji

    Meaning

    Victory

    kanji

    Meaning

    Obey, Clothing

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ritual

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hope, Ambition

    kanji

    Meaning

    Raise, Grow

    kanji

    Meaning

    Time, Period

    kanji

    Meaning

    Scatter

    kanji

    Meaning

    Chest, Breast

    kanji

    Meaning

    Abdomen

    kanji

    Meaning

    Stomach

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pig, Pork

    kanji

    Meaning

    Swell

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fatten, Fertilize

    kanji

    Meaning

    Trunk

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ability, Arm

    kanji

    Meaning

    Vein, Pulse

    kanji

    Meaning

    Membrane

    kanji

    Meaning

    Lazy

    kanji

    Meaning

    Rise, Inflation

    kanji

    Meaning

    Placenta, Membranous sac

    kanji

    Meaning

    Clear, Cheerful

    kanji

    Meaning

    Copy, Mimeograph

    kanji

    Meaning

    Emporer, Majestic plural, Imperial we

    kanji

    Meaning

    Armpit

    kanji

    Meaning

    Tray, Small low table

    kanji

    Meaning

    Kidney

    kanji

    Meaning

    Arm, Elbow

    kanji

    Meaning

    Cowardice

    kanji

    Meaning

    Swelling, Tumor

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 25 kanji contain the part 丨 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ten

    kanji

    Meaning

    Center

    kanji

    Meaning

    Mountain

    kanji

    Meaning

    River

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ear

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bamboo

    kanji

    Meaning

    Long, Leader

    kanji

    Meaning

    Younger brother

    kanji

    Meaning

    North

    kanji

    Meaning

    Gate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Voice

    kanji

    Meaning

    Make

    kanji

    Meaning

    Horse

    kanji

    Meaning

    Stop

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pull

    kanji

    Meaning

    Report

    kanji

    Meaning

    Face, Surface

    kanji

    Meaning

    Music, Bend

    kanji

    Meaning

    Mediate, Jammed in

    kanji

    Meaning

    Plate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Climate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Old, Past

    kanji

    Meaning

    Mourn, Condolence

    kanji

    鹿

    Meaning

    Deer

    kanji

    Meaning

    Spit, Skewer

Learn the Kanji

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 用 mean?

用 means 'Use'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Second Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N4 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.