Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 起用(きよう) in Japanese

起用
Kana Reading
きよう
Romaji
kiyō
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru
    Meaning
    appointment (to a position, job, etc.); being used for a role; promotion
    Example sentence
    最終回ピンチヒッター起用された A pinch hitter was brought into action in the last inning.

Examples of 起用, きよう in a sentence



Kanji in this word

JLPT 4

10 strokes

rouse, wake up, get up

On'Yomi: キ

Kun'Yomi: お.きる, お.こる, お.こす, おこ.す, た.つ

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JLPT 4

5 strokes

utilize, business, service, use, employ

On'Yomi: ヨウ

Kun'Yomi: もち.いる

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