用 means “utilize, task”

よう · you

Also: business, service, use

Kun'yomi (Japanese reading)

もちいる

On'yomi (Chinese reading)

ヨウ

JLPT N4 · Taught in grade 2 · 5 strokes

The story

An ancient bronze bell pressed into daily service: sacred metal put to practical use. 用 is usefulness itself: errands are 用事, preparation is 用意, and ご用 is whatever business brings you to the door.

Used in 使用 (shiyou, use), 用事 (youji, errand), and 用意 (youi, preparation)

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Readings from KANJIDIC2, © EDRDG, CC BY-SA.