THE KANJI · N4 · 5 strokes
Utilize ; Business ; Service ; Use ; Employ
Readings on: ヨウ
Kun readings: もち.いる
用 — case; use
Readings depend on the word. In kun readings, the dot separates the kanji from its kana ending (okurigana).
Two-word kanji
Reading belongs to the complete word: it is not always deduced from isolated readings.
- 用意 — preparation Word card → Source
- 用事 — things to do; tasks Word card → Source
- 利用 — use; use; use Word card → Source
- 引用 — citation Word card → Source
- 費用 — cost; expenditure Word card → Source
- 器用 — affluent; skilled Word card → Source