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Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of field surrounded by fence. Using.
Symbolism
Use, preparation, utilization. Represents purpose and application.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Ice crystals
Component Breakdown
冂 + two + 丨
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
器用貧乏
きようびんぼう
jack of all trades, master of none
天地無用
てんちむよう
do not turn upside down
同化作用
どうかさよう
assimilation; metabolism; anabolism
問答無用
もんどうむよう
there being no use in arguing (about it); not up for discussion
用意周到
よういしゅうとう
very careful; thoroughly prepared
自浄作用
じじょうさよう
autopurificatory activity (in the natural world)
自壊作用
じかいさよう
(the act of) disintegration
利用価値
りようかち
utility value
職権乱用
しょっけんらんよう
abuse of authority; abuse of public office; misfeasance
他言無用
たごんむよう
not a word to anyone; keep it secret; mum's the word
御用繁多
ごようはんた
being busy with many things; extreme busyness due to pressure of business
Anime & Manga
勇者パーティを追い出された器用貧乏
Jack-of-All-Trades, Party of None
A well-known work with 用 in its Japanese title.
勘違いの工房主～英雄パーティの元雑用係が、実は戦闘以外がSSSランクだったというよくある話～
The Unaware Atelier Meister
A well-known work with 用 in its Japanese title.
上野さんは不器用
How clumsy you are, Miss Ueno.
A well-known work with 用 in its Japanese title.
不器用な先輩。
My Awkward Senpai
A well-known work with 用 in its Japanese title.
竜と歩む成り上がり冒険者道 ~用済みとしてSランクパーティから追放された回復魔術師、捨てられた先で最強の神竜を復活させてしまう~
Ryuu to Ayumu Nariagari Boukensha-dou: Youzumi to shite S-Rank Party kara Tsuihou Sareta Kaifuku Majutsushi, Suterareta Saki de Saikyou no Shinryuu wo Fukkatsu Saseteshimau
A well-known work with 用 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
李完用
Name contains 用
Yi Wanyong , also spelled Lee Wan-yong or Ye Wan-yong, was a Korean politician who served as the 7th Prime Minister of Korea.
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
“business”
“service”
Similar Kanji
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 用 mean in Japanese?
用 means utilize, business, service, use, employ.
How do you read 用?
On'yomi: ヨウ (YOU). Kun'yomi: もち.いる (mochiiru).
How many strokes does 用 have?
用 has 5 strokes. Its radical is 用 (use).
Is 用 a good kanji for a tattoo?
用 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means utilize, business, service, use, employ. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.