Japanese

用事

ようじ
Meaning: errand; business; things to do
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

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Example sentences

I have some urgent business today.
急な用事で、明日の会議に出席できなくなりました。
Due to an urgent matter, I will not be able to attend tomorrow's meeting.
彼は緊急の用事で実家に帰った
He went back to his parents' home on urgent business.
急な用事で席を立った。
I left my seat for an urgent matter.
急ぎの用事が入ったので、お先に失礼します。
I have some urgent business, so I'll be leaving now.
急ぎの用事があったので、手短に話して電話を切った。
I had urgent business, so I spoke briefly and hung up the phone.
用事があるので、お先に失敬します。
I have things to do, so I'll be leaving now.
今日は諸々の用事があって忙しい。
I'm busy today with various errands.
彼女は細々とした用事を片付けた。
She sorted out various small chores.

Usage Notes

Refers to tasks or items on a to-do list that require attention.

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