Word details

用を足す

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 用を足す.

Dictionary

Entry

用を足すようをたすExpressionGodan verbFreq #24008
1

to take care of some business; to go on an errand

2

to relieve oneself; to do one's business; to go to the toilet

Examples
とにかくメシ・・・といきたいところだが、その前に用を足すことにした。
Anyhow, lunch ... is where I wanted to go but I decided to go to the toilet first.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

utilize, business, service, use, employ

5 strokesFrequency 107JLPT N3Grade 2

On

ヨウ

Kun

もち.いる

Nanori

たから

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

7 strokesFrequency 343JLPT N4Grade 1

On

ソク

Kun

あした.りるた.るた.す

Nanori

あすおすたらし

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