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N4 · 5 strokes · 101. 甘 sweet · Irodori #194 · Elementary 1 L10
用
business, employ, service, use, utilize
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Readings
- On’yomi
- ヨウ
- Kun’yomi
- もち・いる
Example words
用
よう
business; task
用意
ようい
preparation; arrangements
用事
ようじ
business; things to do
用いる
もちいる
to use; to make use of
Memory aids
Guided learn session →How to remember
Shape
Contains the "甘" component — use it as a visual anchor for "business."
Components
Contains the 101. 甘 sweet component — use "甘" as a clue to remember "business" for 用.
Anchor word
用意する (よういする) — your first meeting with this kanji in Irodori.
Readings
First learned in 用意する (よういする) — recall the word to unlock the reading. Kun'yomi: もち・いる — often used in native Japanese words. On'yomi: ヨウ — common in compound words (熟語).