This is the 9241st most frequent Japanese word.
用途
Purpose; use; application.
In this sentence, "用途" is used to refer to 'uses' or 'functions' in a broad sense, emphasizing the tool's compatibility with different applications.
この道具は様々な用途に適しています。
This tool is suitable for various uses.
Here, "用途" signifies 'applications' or 'purposes,' and the sentence discusses the idea of identifying new ways or methods to employ something.
新しい用途を見つけることが挑戦です。
Finding new applications is a challenge.
In this context, "用途" indicates 'purposes' or 'uses' within a specific domain, highlighting the material's common application in industry.