〜用(よう)

〜用(よう) is a productive suffix that attaches to nouns to indicate intended purpose, user, or application. Very common in product descriptions and labeling.

Common patterns

• noun + 用(よう)の + noun: for [purpose] (modifying a noun)
• noun + 用(よう)に + verb: for [purpose] (modifying a verb)
• noun + 用(よう)だ: is for [purpose] (predicate)

Common examples

• 子供(こども)用(よう): for children
• 大人(おとな)用(よう): for adults
• 業務(ぎょうむ)用(よう): for business use
• 家庭(かてい)用(よう): for home use
• 非常(ひじょう)用(よう): for emergencies
• 練習(れんしゅう)用(よう): for practice

Similar suffixes

• ～向(む)け: targeted at, aimed at (emphasis on intended audience)
• ～用(よう)品(ひん): supplies/goods for a specific purpose