- riyou use, utilization, utilisation, application
Neutral, common in business and formal contexts for making practical use of services, facilities, or opportunities.
図書館を利用して勉強します。
toshokan o riyou shite benkyou shimasu.
I study using the library.
このクーポンを利用して割引を受けました。
kono kuupon o riyou shite waribiki o ukemashita.
I used this coupon to get a discount.
⚖️ Not to be confused with 使用 (shiyou), which is for using tools or objects, while 利用 is for making use of services or opportunities.
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