This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

利用

Reading

Kana: りよう
Romaji: riyou
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Definition

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use; utilization; utilisation; application

Kanji

Readings: リ、 き.く
Meanings: profit, advantage, benefit
Readings: ヨウ、 もち.いる
Meanings: utilize, business, service, use, employ

Example Sentences

(かれ)(あめ)利用(りよう)した。
➥He availed himself of the rain.
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出来(でき)るだけ利用(りよう)する。
➥You should try to make the most of your opportunities.
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(なが)週末(しゅうまつ)利用(りよう)しよう。
➥Let's take advantage of the long weekend.
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(てき)利用(りよう)すべきだ。
➥You should avail yourself of enemies.
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機会(きかい)利用(りよう)すべきだ。
➥You must take advantage of the opportunity.
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この機会(きかい)利用(りよう)しよう。
➥We will take advantage of this chance.
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