What does 用 mean?
用 is a Japanese noun meaning “errand, task, business (to take care of)” in English. It can also be translated as “use, for the use of ..., call of nature” depending on context. It is written as 用 in kanji, よう in hiragana, and you in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N4 vocabulary.
Example sentences
何の用でここに来たのですか。
What has brought you here?
それから服を着て、講義用のメモを手さげ鞄に詰め込み、階段を駆け下りた。
Then he got dressed, stuffed his lecture notes into his briefcase, and ran down the stairs.