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synonym Comparative
雇用
VS
雇傭

Differences Between "雇用" and "雇傭"

Option A
雇用
Meaning
employment, hire
Reading
こよう (koyou)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
多くの企業が新しい人材の雇用を計画しています。
Many companies are planning the employment of new talent.
Option B
雇傭
Meaning
employment, hire
Reading
こよう (koyō)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
企業は新たな雇傭機会を創出した。
The company created new employment opportunities.

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Which word fits this context: "(employment, hire)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 雇用: Often used in formal contexts, such as business, economics, or legal discussions related to work. Can refer to the act of hiring (雇用する) or the state of being employed.
- 雇傭: The act of employing someone or being employed. It's a formal term, often used in official, legal, or economic contexts regarding labor and job creation. Commonly written as '雇用' (koyō).
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