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

Reading

Kana: よう
Romaji: you
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

task; business

2

use; duty; service

3

call of nature; excretion

See also: 用を足す

Kanji

Readings: ヨウ、 もち.いる
Meanings: utilize, business, service, use, employ

Example Sentences

外用(がいよう)のみ。
➥External application only.
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()にご(よう)は。
➥Did you want anything else?
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(はや)用意(ようい)して。
➥Get ready quickly.
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用件(ようけん)は?
➥May I help you?
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用心(ようじん)しなさい。
➥Take care!
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正装(せいそう)着用(ちゃくよう)です。
➥Formal dress must be worn.
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