用

Utilize

WaniKani level 3JLPT N4Joyo grade 2Top 500 Β· #1075 strokes

Meanings

Utilize, Business, Service, Use, Employ

On'yomi

γ‚ˆγ†

Chinese-derived readings, typically used in compounds.

Kun'yomi

もけ.いる

Native Japanese readings, typically used as standalone words.

Stroke order

Stroke order diagram for 用

用 is written in 5 strokes. Diagram from KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0).

About this kanji

用 (Utilize) is taught on WaniKani at level 3 and appears in the JLPT N4 kanji set. It is taught in Japanese elementary school grade 2 as part of the official Joyo kanji list. It ranks #107 in modern newspaper-frequency lists. It is written with 5 strokes.

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