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用事 (youji): An errand; something to do

ようじ

youji

Meaning

An errand; something to do

Two original examples

午後は用事があります。

I have something to do this afternoon.

用事が終わったら電話します。

I will call when I have finished my errand.

Usage and distinctions

用事 refers to an errand, matter or engagement. It is not automatically a formal appointment. ようじ has a long vowel; 幼児(young child)and 楊枝(toothpick)are different words with the same reading.

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