用 — utilize, business, service
Learn the correct stroke order for 用 (utilize), a 5-stroke kanji.
Stroke Order
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Usage & Examples
Usage Notes
The kanji 用 (utilize) is taught in grade 2 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N4 level. It has 5 strokes with radical 用.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 用 is #107, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 用 have?
The kanji 用 (utilize) has 5 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 用?
用 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.
What does 用 mean?
用 means: utilize, business, service, use, employ. On'yomi readings: ヨウ. Kun'yomi readings: もち.いる.
What JLPT level is 用?
用 is a JLPT N4 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.