“Utility” in Japanese
Short answer
Utility in Japanese is “使い道” (tsukaimichi). Full meaning: purpose, utility, objective; way to use something.
Other ways to say “Utility” in Japanese
実利
jitsuri utility, (actual) profit, actual benefit, material gain
功利
kouri utility
万能
bannou all-purpose, utility, universal; all-powerful, almighty, omnipotent, all-round (e.g. athlete)
効用
kouyou use, utility, effect, benefit
実用
jitsuyou practical use, utility
ユーティリティー
yuutiritii utility; room with sink, washing machine, etc. in a house or apartment
こうよう
kouyou use, utility, effect, benefit
実用性
jitsuyousei practicality, utility, usefulness
実用向き
jitsuyoumuki practical use, utility
使い勝手
tsukaigatte ease of use, user-friendliness, usability, utility, convenience
ばんのう
bannou all-purpose, utility, universal; all-powerful, almighty, omnipotent, all-round (e.g. athlete)
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