Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
冂 + two + 丨
Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of field surrounded by fence. Using.
Symbolism
Use, preparation, utilization. Represents purpose and application.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Ice crystals
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
器用貧乏
きようびんぼう
jack of all trades, master of none; jack of all trades, master of none
天地無用
てんちむよう
do not turn upside down; do not turn upside down
同化作用
どうかさよう
assimilation; metabolism; anabolism; assimilation
問答無用
もんどうむよう
there being no use in arguing (about it); not up for discussion; there being no use in arguing (about it)
用意周到
よういしゅうとう
very careful; thoroughly prepared; very careful
自浄作用
じじょうさよう
autopurificatory activity (in the natural world); autopurificatory activity (in the natural world)
自壊作用
じかいさよう
(the act of) disintegration; (the act of) disintegration
利用価値
りようかち
utility value; utility value
職権乱用
しょっけんらんよう
abuse of authority; abuse of public office; misfeasance; abuse of authority
他言無用
たごんむよう
not a word to anyone; keep it secret; mum's the word; not a word to anyone
御用繁多
ごようはんた
being busy with many things; extreme busyness due to pressure of business; being busy with many things
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?
Yes. 用 (utilize, business, service, use, employ) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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