雇
雇
employ, hire
12 strokesFrequency 975JLPT N2Grade 8
On
コ
Kun
やと.う
Dictionary
Common Words
1
to employ; to hire; to take on
Examples
あの店は8人の店員を雇っている。
That store employs eight clerks.
2
to charter (a car, boat, etc.); to hire
1
dismissal (of an employee); discharge; firing; layoff
Examples
いきなり解雇を言い渡された。
I was discharged without notice.
1
employment; hire
Examples
少数民族の雇用促進政策とはいっても、建前にすぎず、現状はマイノリティーが職に就けるチャンスなどほとんどない。
Although many pay lip service to the idea of affirmative action, in reality, very few minorities get hired.
1
daily employment; hiring by the day; day laborer; day labourer
Examples
むかしのような激しい日雇い労働はできやしない。
I can't do the hard day's work I used to.
1
employer
Examples
雇用主は彼の協力に心から感謝した。
His employer was sincerely grateful for his cooperation.
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