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employ, hire

JLPT N2 12 strokes
Kun'yomi
やと.う
On'yomi

雇 means "employ, hire". It is a JLPT N2 kanji written in 12 strokes. It is read やと.う in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and コ in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

Stroke order & writing

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雇 in example sentences

  • Kaiko sareta.

    We got fired.

  • ます

    Kaiko shimasu.

    I'll fire you.

  • ない

    Ima wa atarashii hito o yatou koto ga dekinai.

    We can't hire anyone new right now.

Example sentences from the Tatoeba Project, CC-BY 2.0 FR, licensed for reuse.

Words that use 雇

Common questions

What does the kanji 雇 mean?
雇 means "employ, hire". It is a JLPT N2 kanji.
How many strokes does 雇 have?
雇 is written in 12 strokes.
How is 雇 read?
It is read やと.う in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and コ in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 雇?
雇 is a JLPT N2 kanji.