活用
かつよう
katsuyou
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 33 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
活用 (かつよう (katsuyou)) means "Application". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
Application
Also : practical use · conjugation (grammar) · utilization
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Example Sentences
動詞の活用を覚えるのが難しい。
どうしのかつようをおぼえるのがむずかしい。
It is difficult to learn verb conjugation.
スマートフォンを活用して仕事をしている。
スマートフォンをかつようしてしごとをしている。
I am using a smartphone to work.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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