Japanese word

利用

Pronunciation

Romajiriyō

Meaning

  • nounuse

Example

この図書館を利用します。ko no to sho kan o ri yō shi ma su

I use this library.

Illustration for 利用 (use)

More examples

図書館を利用します。to sho kan o ri yō shi ma su

I use the library.

この施設の利用時間は朝九時からです。ko no shi setsu no ri yō ji kan wa asa ku ji ka ra de su

Use of this facility begins at 9 a.m.

Core concept

It describes making practical use of something to achieve a purpose.

Common phrases

  • 施設を利用shi setsu o ri yō

    use a facility

  • サービスを利用sā bi su o ri yō

    use a service

Similar words

使用shiyō: The act of putting a tool, object, service, or facility to use.
活用katsuyō: The act of making effective use of a resource, skill, or knowledge.

Definition in Japanese

物や施設などを目的に応じて使うこと。mono ya shi setsu na do o moku teki ni ō ji te tsuka u ko to

Word origin

利 (ri, "benefit") and 用 (yō, "use") combine to form 利用 (riyō), meaning the act of using something for a purpose.

Usage tips

  • 利用 (riyō) commonly combines with する (suru), so 利用する (riyō suru) is a basic way to say "use" in Japanese.

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