〜用(よう)

よう
suffix
for ~, ~ use
grammatical
1. for (a purpose), for use by/with
A suffix indicating purpose or intended use.
I bought baby underwear.
I'm stockpiling canned food for emergencies.
This is a computer for business use.

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)

Compounds

Similar words

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

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