Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

Employ, hire

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Kanji Story

Imagine a person looking for work, represented by the vertical line. They find a job, symbolized by the horizontal line extending towards the right. The person is then hired, illustrated by the slanting line from top to bottom towards the right. Finally, they become an employee, indicated by the horizontal line extending towards the left.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '雇' is commonly tested in the JLPT N2 exam, particularly in reading comprehension and vocabulary sections pertaining to employment and workplace situations.

Example Sentences

• 彼は新しい会社に雇われました。

  He was hired by a new company.

  かれはあたらしいかいしゃにやとわれました。

  kare wa atarashii kaisha ni yatowaremashita.

  Pronunciation

• 私は雇い主と問題があります。

  I have issues with my employer.

  わたしはやといぬしともんだいがあります。

  watashi wa yatoinishi to mondai ga arimasu.

  Pronunciation

• 私たちは新しいスタッフを雇いたいです。

  We want to hire new staff.

  わたしたちはあたらしいすたっふをやといたいです。

  watashitachi wa atarashii sutaffu o yatoitai desu.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• The kanji '雇' is typically used in the context of employment and hiring, making it important to understand for the JLPT.
• Remember the reading 'やとう' as it specifically represents the act of hiring or being hired.
• Practice writing the kanji to reinforce its stroke order and aid in recognition during the JLPT exam.
• Pay attention to compound words using '雇' as they can have different meanings based on the combination.

Usage in Japanese Names

• The kanji '雇' is rarely used as a standalone in names. However, it may be combined with other characters to create surnames or given names related to employment or hiring.