Japanese symbol for “utilize”
用いる
もちいる
Romaji: mochiiru
to use; to make use of; to utilize; to utilise
In Japanese, utilize is 用いる, read もちいる (mochiiru).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- v1, vt to use; to make use of; to utilize; to utilise
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “utilize”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 用うる | もちうる mochiuru | to use; to make use of; to utilize |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 使用 | しよう shiyou | use; application; employment |
| 利用 | りよう riyou | use; utilization; utilisation |
| 採用 | さいよう saiyou | use; adoption; acceptance |
| 用意 | ようい youi | preparation; arrangements; provision |
| 専用 | せんよう sen'you | (one's) exclusive use; private use; personal use |
| 信用 | しんよう shin'you | confidence; trust; faith |
See also: Chinese symbol for “utilize”.
Data: JMdict (CC BY-SA 4.0); KANJIDIC2 (CC BY-SA 4.0); KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0); wordfreq (CC BY-SA 4.0 (data)). Retrieved 2026-10-22.