需じゅ用よう

noun

consumption; use

Refers to the act of using or consuming goods, services, or resources. Often used in economic or business contexts, but can apply to general usage. Note that 需用 is distinct from the more common homophone 需要 (demand).

• 電でん力りょくの需じゅ用ようが夏なつにピークを迎むかえる。

  Electricity consumption peaks in summer.

• この製せい品ひんの需じゅ用ようは年ねん々ねん増ぞう加かしている。

  The use of this product is increasing year by year.