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Meaning of 用を足す(ようをたす) in Japanese

Japanese word definition and usage

用を足す
Kana Reading
ようをたす
Romaji
yōwotasu
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with `su` ending
    Meaning
    to take care of some business; to go on an errand
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    to relieve oneself; to do one's business; to go to the toilet

Example Sentences

用を足す, ようをたす used in context

Verb Conjugations

Common conjugated forms

Non-Past

Plain
用を足す
Plain Polite
用を足します
Negative
用を足さない
Negative Polite
用を足しません

Past

Plain
用を足した
Plain Polite
用を足しました
Negative
用を足さなかった
Negative Polite
用を足しませんでした

Te

Plain
用を足して
Plain Polite
用を足しまして
Negative
--
Negative Polite
--

Passive

Plain
用を足される
Plain Polite
用を足されます
Negative
用を足されない
Negative Polite
用を足されません

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JLPT 5

leg, foot, be sufficient, counter for pairs of footwear

On: ソク

Kun: あし, た.りる, た.る, た.す

7 strokes

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JLPT 4

utilize, business, service, use, employ

On: ヨウ

Kun: もち.いる

5 strokes

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