用事
ようじ
youji
VocabularyLevel 14 - JLPT N4

Meaning

business to take care of

tasks · errands

Signification

affaires à traiter

tâches · courses

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The word 用事 (ようじ) means 'business to take care of'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of business to take care of.

Example Sentences

用事があって、パーティーに行けませんでした。

ようじがあって、ぱーてぃーにいけませんでした。

I had things to take care of and couldn't go to the party.

J'avais des choses à régler et je n'ai pas pu aller à la fête.

明日は用事が多くて忙しくなりそうです。

あしたはようじがおおくていそがしくなりそうです。

Tomorrow I have a lot to do and it looks like it'll be busy.

Demain j'ai beaucoup à faire et ça s'annonce chargé.

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