Translation and Meaning of: 用 - you
"用" (you) is a Japanese kanji that has various meanings and uses, depending on the context in which it is employed. It is frequently used to denote concepts related to the use, application, or function of something. In the Japanese language, it appears in various compound words and expressions, further enriching its meaning. The kanji consists of five strokes and belongs to the category of ideograms that express ideas related to utilization and purpose.
The etymological origin of 「用」dates back to ancient Chinese, where it had a meaning similar to today's, related to using or employing something. The kanji features the radical 「用」, which by itself already implies the idea of use or function. Historically, the use of the term has expanded to a series of idiomatic expressions and compound words in the Japanese language, reflecting its semantic flexibility over time.
Variations and Common Uses of 「用」
- 「用意」(youi) - Preparation: refers to the act of preparing something for a specific purpose.
- 「利用」(riyou) - Utilization: means to use or take advantage of something, generally emphasizing the benefit or convenience.
- 「用心」(youjin) - Care: denotes precaution or vigilance, often used in contexts that require attention or heightened awareness.
The kanji 「用」is also present in everyday expressions, such as 「用事」(youji), which means task or commitment; it is an essential word in everyday Japanese vocabulary. Moreover, it is fascinating to observe how this simple idea of 'use' unfolds into a vast range of languages and cultures, carrying a particular meaning in the nuances of the Japanese language. Thus, understanding the use and meaning of 「用」is essential for anyone who wishes to deepen their knowledge of the Japanese language and culture.
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Synonyms and similar words
- 使い方 (tsukaikata) - How to use
- 利用 (riyou) - Utilization, use
- 使用 (shiyou) - Use, application
- 用途 (youto) - Use, purpose
- 用いる (mochiiru) - To use, to employ
- 用意 (youi) - Preparation, arrangement
- 用心 (youjin) - Care, precaution
- 用紙 (youshi) - Paper (for specific use)
- 用事 (youji) - Things to do, appointments
- 用具 (yougu) - Utensils, tools
- 用語 (yougo) - Vocabulary, terminology
- 用品 (youhin) - Articles, supplies
- 用心深い (youjinbukai) - Prudent, cautious
- 用心棒 (youjinbou) - Protected, bodyguard
- 用務員 (youmuin) - General services employee
- 用心する (youjin suru) - Take care, precautions
- 用済み (youzumi) - Unnecessary, unused
- 用件 (youken) - Subject, matter to address
- 用地 (youchi) - Land for specific use
- 用水路 (yousuiji) - Irrigation canal
Related words
Romaji: you
Kana: よう
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n4
Translation / Meaning: tarefa; negócios; uso
Meaning in English: task;business;use
Definition: The use of means, methods or opportunities to achieve a certain purpose or goal.
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How to Write in Japanese - (用) you
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Example Sentences - (用) you
See below some example sentences:
Shoubai wa shin'you de aru
Os negócios são baseados na confiança.
Negócios são crédito.
- 商売 (shoubai) - Business, Trade
- は (wa) - Topic particle
- 信用 (shinyou) - confiança, crédito
- である (dearu) - ser, estar (forma formal)
youi shite kudasai
Please prepare yourself.
Please prepare.
- 用意してください -
- 用意 - - means "to prepare" or "to arrange" in Japanese.
- してください - - it is a polite expression that means "please do".
Yōshi o totte kudasai
Please take a sheet of paper.
Please take the paper.
- 用紙 - paper
- を - object particle
- 取って - pegar
- ください - please give me
Yōgo no imi o shirabete kudasai
Por favor, procure o significado do termo.
Verifique o significado do termo.
- 用語 - termo
- の - Possession particle
- 意味 - significado
- を - direct object particle
- 調べて - pesquisar
- ください - Please, make.
Ranyou wa yurusarenai koui desu
Abuso não é uma conduta permitida.
O abuso é um ato inaceitável.
- 濫用 - abuso
- は - Topic particle
- 許されない - não é permitido
- 行為 - ato
- です - is
Nichiyōhin wa mainichi hitsuyōna mono desu
The daily needs are necessary things every day.
Daily needs are needed every day.
- 日用品 (にちようひん) - daily use items
- は - Topic particle
- 毎日 (まいにち) - every day
- 必要 (ひつよう) - necessary
- な - assignment particle
- もの - thing
- です - Verb to be/estar in the present
Kare wa totemo kiyou da
He is very skilled.
He is very skillful.
- 彼 (kare) - He
- は (wa) - Topic particle
- とても (totemo) - Muito
- 器用 (kiyou) - Skilled, dexterous
- だ (da) - Verb "to be" in the present
Jitsuyō teki na aidea o kangaeru
Think of practical ideas.
Think of practical ideas.
- 実用的な - practical, useful
- アイデア - idea
- を - partícula que marca o objeto direto
- 考える - Think, consider
Shin'yō wa taisetsu na mono desu
Confidence is very important.
Credit is important.
- 信用 (shin'yō) - means "credit" or "trust".
- は (wa) - Grammatical particle that indicates the topic of the sentence.
- 大切 (taisetsu) - adjective meaning "important" or "precious."
- な (na) - grammatical particle that is used to modify an adjective.
- もの (mono) - noun meaning "thing".
- です (desu) - Verb "to be" in polite form.
Daiyōhin o sagashiteimasu
Estou procurando um substituto.
Estou procurando um substituto.
- 代用品 - Substituto
- を - object particle
- 探しています - Estou procurando
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