N2
雇 meaning and readings
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Kanji
雇
N2
- Meaning
- hire
- Onyomi
- コ
- Kunyomi
- やと(う)
- Formula
- 雇 = 戸 + 隹。
Story
雇 shows 戸 and 隹 together, and means 'hire'.
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N2.
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