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

小用

Readings

Kana: こよう、しょうよう
Romaji: koyou, shōyou
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

trifling matter

Note: usu. こよう
2

urination; urine

Kanji

Readings: ショウ、 ちい.さい、 こ-、 お-、 さ-
Meanings: little, small
Readings: ヨウ、 もち.いる
Meanings: utilize, business, service, use, employ

Example Sentence

あの、(わたし)残念(ざんねん)ですが小用(しょうよう)御座(ござ)いますので、この(あた)りで失礼致(しつれいいた)しますね。
➥Ah, unfortunately there is a small matter I need to attend to so I'll take my leave now.
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