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用
用 (readings: よう, もち; Japanese kanji) means “to use / task”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 使用 (use/usage).
What does 用 mean?
| Kanji | 用 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to use / task |
| Readings | よう, もち |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 用
用 is read よう or もち depending on the word.
Example words with 用
| Example | 使用 (use/usage) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14