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Base noun form. Often used in compounds like 『用事』 (youji, 'errand') or 『用がある』 (you ga aru, 'to have business'). It refers to a specific task or matter that needs attention.
Theme
Two neighbors, Ken and User, chat in the hallway of their apartment building about their plans for the day.
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errand / task / business
Culture & SocietyWork & Business
Memory Hook
Imagine you have an 'errand' to run, and you say, 'Yo, I gotta go!' — 'Yo' sounds like 『用』 (you, 'errand'). 'Yo, errand!' → 用 (you, 'errand').
Cultural Note
In Japan, people often use 『用事』 (youji, 'errand / Business') to politely excuse themselves from social situations, such as saying 『用事があります』 (youji ga arimasu, 'I have something to do'). It's a common way to indicate you need to attend to personal tasks without giving too much detail.
Forms
Base: 用Base noun form. Often used in compounds like 『用事』 (youji, 'errand') or 『用がある』 (you ga aru, 'to have business'). It refers to a specific task or matter that needs attention.