Korean

이용
Meaning: use; utilization
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

利
用

Example sentences

It is convenient to use public transportation.
이 차는 개인적인 용무가 아닌 사용으로만 이용 가능 합니다.
This car is available only for company use, not for personal errands.
서버 점검 때문에 사이트 이용이 중단되었습니다.
Site use has been suspended due to server maintenance.
환경 보호를 위해 자가용 대신 대중교통을 이용하는 것이 좋다.
It is better to use public transportation instead of a private car to protect the environment.
최근 대중교통 이용 빈도가 급격히 증가했다.
Recently, the frequency of public transport use has increased sharply.
제주도에는 풍력을 이용한 발전기가 많이 설치되어 있다.
Many wind power generators are installed in Jeju Island.
나는 철도를 이용하여 부산에 갔다.
I went to Busan by railway.
우리 학교 학생은 누구나 자유로이 도서관을 이용할 수 있다.
Students of our school can use the library freely.
이 장치는 자이로의 원리를 이용하여 수평을 유지한다.
This device maintains its balance using the principle of a gyro.

Usage Notes

Refers to the act of using something for a purpose or benefit.

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