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雇

雇 — employ, hire

Learn the correct stroke order for 雇 (employ), a 12-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Secondary school12 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)コko
Kun'yomi (訓読み)やと.うyatou
Strokes12
Radical隹
Frequency#975
Meaningsemploy, hire

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

解雇かいこdismissal (of an employee); discharge; firingnoun
雇用こようemployment; hirenoun
雇うやとうto employ; to hire; to take onverb
雇い主やといぬしemployernoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 雇 (employ) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 12 strokes with radical 隹.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 雇 is #975, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

解雇かいこ — dismissal (of an employee); discharge; firing
雇用こよう — employment; hire
雇うやとう — to employ; to hire; to take on

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 雇 have?

The kanji 雇 (employ) has 12 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 雇?

雇 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 雇 mean?

雇 means: employ, hire. On'yomi readings: コ. Kun'yomi readings: やと.う.

What JLPT level is 雇?

雇 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.