Meaning

Primary

Utilizing

Alternatives

Conjugation, Practical Use

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

If you make lively use of something, you're probably utilizing it or making practical use of it.

活用 means making full use of something. In the context of Japanese grammar, 活用 also refers to the conjugation of verbs and adjectives.

Reading

かつよう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 活用をする

    to make use of something

    活用を行う

    to put into use

    活用を考える

    to think about how to use something

Context Sentences

「出る」の活用のエクササイズをしましょう。

Let's do some exercises to conjugate "deru."

雨の水を活用してアヒルのためのプールを作りたい。

I want to utilize rain water to build a pool for ducks.

このデータをうまく活用して、何かできないかな。

I don’t know if I can put this data to good use.

Kanji Composition