Quick answer
用 is the kanji for "Use". A common reading is もち.いる (mochiiru). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Use
Also : Employ · Service · Business
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
5 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 用 represents 'UTILIZE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of utilize.
On-reading: よう — remember this sound by associating it with utilize. Kun-reading: もち.いる.
Example Sentences
適切な用語を使ってください。
てきせつなようごをつかってください。
Please use appropriate terminology.
パソコンを業務に使用します。
ぱそこんをぎょうむにしようします。
I use a computer for work.
Vocabulary using 用
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Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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