JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
雇 — employ
- Reading
- コ・やと.う
- Meaning
- employ; hire
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
雇 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is コ・やと.う and it means employ; hire. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
雇 appears in everyday japanese words such as 雇用 (employment) and 雇う (to employ).
Japanese words containing 雇
Frequently asked questions
What does 雇 mean in Japanese?
雇 means employ; hire in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 雇 read?
雇 is read コ・やと.う. Reading it inside real words — 雇用 and 雇う — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 雇 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 雇 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 雇 in a word?
A common word containing 雇 is 雇用 (こよう) — "employment". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 雇 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 雇 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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