Kanji information

MeaningsEmploy, Hire
On-yomi
Kun-yomiやと・う
Strokes12
JLPT LevelN2
Grade8
Frequency975

How to Write 雇 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 雇 mean?

Employ, Hire

How do you read 雇?

On-yomi: こ / Kun-yomi: やと・う

How many strokes does 雇 have?

12 strokes

雇 appears in which JLPT level?

雇 is classified as JLPT N2.

In what school grade is 雇 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 8 kanji.

How common is 雇 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 975.

Where can I see the stroke order for 雇?

You can view the animated stroke order diagram for 雇 above.

What is the Unicode code-point for 雇?

U+96C7

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