(こよう)

こよう
noun (verbal)
employment
1. employment, hiring
The act of giving work to someone or the state of being employed.
雇用(こよう)創出(そうしゅつ)する。
Create employment.
雇用(こよう)契約(けいやく)(むす)ぶ。
Sign an employment contract.
非正規(ひせいき)雇用(こよう)()えている。
Non-regular employment is increasing.

An important term in labor and economic discussions.

Common expressions:

  • 雇用(こよう)する (to employ, to hire)
  • 雇用(こよう)保険(ほけん) (employment insurance)
  • 正規(せいき)雇用(こよう) (regular employment)
  • 非正規(ひせいき)雇用(こよう) (non-regular employment)
  • 終身(しゅうしん)雇用(こよう) (lifetime employment)