用 is read よう (you), with atamadaka pitch accent (high first, then falls).

How is 用 used in a sentence?

このエレベーターを利用してください。 — Please use this elevator.

用よう

Q: What JLPT level is 用?

用 is a JLPT N4 word (upper beginner).

よう · you

JLPT N4 verb

Errand, task, business (to take care of)

business, task, errand, engagement
use, purpose
for the use of ..., used for ..., made for ...

Atamadaka

high first, then falls · what is pitch accent?

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Example sentences

このエレベーターを利用してください。

このえれべーたーをりようしてください。

Please use this elevator.

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インターネットは無料でご利用いただけます。

いんたーねっとはむりょうでごりよういただけます。

You can use the internet for free.

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お部屋には金庫もご用意しております。

おへやにはきんこもごよういしております。

We also provide a safe in your room.

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ここは水着も着用禁止だ。

ここはみずぎもちようきんしだ。

Swimsuits are also prohibited here.

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用Utilize, Business, Service 音よう訓もち.いる JLPT N4 · 5 strokes

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Words that share a kanji

活用かつようconjugation; practical use 信用しんようconfidence, dependence 使用しようuse (same as 使うこと (つかうこと)), application, employment, utiliza 費用ひようcost, expense 私用しようpersonal use, private business 公用こうようgovernment business, public use, public expense

Questions

What does 用 mean?

Errand, task, business (to take care of). It can also mean: business, task, errand, engagement; use, purpose; for the use of ..., used for ..., made for ....

How do you pronounce 用?

よう (you). Pitch accent: atamadaka — high first, then falls. Press Listen above to hear it.

What JLPT level is 用?

JLPT N4 — upper beginner. See the JLPT N4 guide.

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