Japanese

りよう
Meaning: use; utilization; application
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

利
用

Example sentences

Anyone can freely use the library's study room.
この機械はてこの原理を利用して動いている。
This machine operates using the principle of the lever.
このアプリは複数の端末で利用できる。
This app can be used on multiple devices.
連休を利用して、沖縄の海を満喫した。
I enjoyed the sea of Okinawa to the full during the long holiday.
忙しい両親に代わって、家事を代行するサービスを利用した。
I used a service that performs housework on behalf of my busy parents.
この図書館を利用するには、まず会員になる必要があります。
To use this library, you first need to become a member.
電車が止まったので、代替手段としてバスを利用した
Since the train stopped, I used a bus as an alternative means.
都会では電車やバスが主な移動手段として利用されています。
In cities, trains and buses are the primary means of transportation.
江戸時代、人々は移動手段として駕籠を利用していた。
In the Edo period, people used palanquins as a means of transportation.
帆船は風の力を利用して進む。
Sailing ships move forward using the power of the wind.

Usage Notes

Often used to refer to using facilities, services, or making good use of something.

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