Japanese word

活用

Pronunciation

Romajikatsuyō

Meaning

  • nounuse

Example

この知識を活用します。ko no chi shiki o katsu yō shi ma su

I will use this knowledge.

Illustration for 活用 (use)

More examples

この機能を活用すると、作業が早く終わります。ko no ki nō o katsu yō su ru to sa gyō ga haya ku o wa ri ma su

Using this feature will help you finish the task sooner.

Core concept

Describes putting available knowledge, skills, or resources to practical use for a particular purpose.

Common phrases

  • 知識の活用chi shiki no katsu yō

    use of knowledge

  • 機能の活用ki nō no katsu yō

    use of a feature

Similar words

利用riyō: The act of making practical use of something for a purpose or advantage.
応用ōyō: The practical use of knowledge, skills, or methods in a different situation.
使用shiyō: The act of putting something into use for a specific purpose.
運用unyō: The planned management and use of a system, resource, or policy.

Definition in Japanese

持っている知識や物などを、目的に応じて役立つように使うこと。mo tte i ru chi shiki ya mono na do o moku teki ni ō ji te yaku da tsu yō ni tsuka u ko to

Word origin

活 (katsu, "active") + 用 (yō, "use") forms a Sino-Japanese compound whose sense is using something in an effective way.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese grammar, 活用 (katsuyō) also names changes in verb and adjective forms, while its everyday meaning is practical use.

Related words

  • 活用するkatsuyōsurumake use ofverb

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