利用

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 図書館は誰でも自由に利用できます。▶ —
   Anyone can use the library freely.
2. 休みの時間を利用して本を読みます。▶ —
   I make use of break time to read books.

Collocations

Mnemonic

利用 riyou — 利 (benefit, advantage) + 用 (to use). To use (用) something to one's benefit (利) is to utilize. It applies to facilities, time, and opportunities. Compared with 使う (tsukau, to use), 利用 has a nuance of putting something to purposeful, advantageous use. 利用者 = a user.

Quick check

1. What does 時間を利用して mean?

   • making good use of the time
   • wasting the time
   • having no time
   • forgetting the time