用 Task

Meaning

Primary

Task

Alternatives

Use, Duty, Service, Business, Purpose

Word Type

noun, suffix

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

Reading

よう

Explanation

This one uses the on'yomi reading, which you've learned from the kanji already!

Context

Common Word Combinations

• 〜用

  トラベル用

  for travel use

  大人用

  for use by adults

  子ども用

  for use by children

• 用は〜

  用はない

  to have nothing to do

• 用が〜

  用がある

  to have an errand to run, to have something to do

Context Sentences

今日は、なにも用がない。

There is nothing to do today.

用もないのにラインしてくんじゃねーよ。

Don’t text me on LINE unless you have a good reason.

これは冬用のジャケットです。

This is a winter jacket.

Kanji Composition

1. 用

   よう Task