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雇
On'yomi
コ
KO
Kun'yomi
やと.う
yatou
employ · hire
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes12
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of door and bird. Using house bird.
Symbolism
Employment, hire, employee. Represents using.
Component Breakdown
雇=
户隹
户 + 隹
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
雇う側と雇われる側
やとうがわとやとわれるがわ
The employer and the employed
Perspectives differ by position
Anime & Manga
解雇された暗黒兵士（30代）のスローなセカンドライフ
Chillin’ in My 30s after Getting Fired from the Demon King’s Army
A well-known work with 雇 in its Japanese title.
最近雇ったメイドが怪しい
The Maid I Hired Recently is Mysterious
A well-known work with 雇 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 雇 mean in Japanese?
雇 means employ, hire.
How do you read 雇?
On'yomi: コ (KO). Kun'yomi: やと.う (yatou).
How many strokes does 雇 have?
雇 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 隹 (short-tailed bird).
Is 雇 a good kanji for a tattoo?
雇 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means employ, hire. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.