Japanese word

起用

Pronunciation

Romajikiyō

Meaning

  • nounuse

Example

監督は新人の起用を決めました。kan toku wa shin jin no ki yō o ki me ma shi ta

The coach decided to use a rookie.

Illustration for 起用 (use)

More examples

新監督は守備の得意な選手の起用を検討しています。shin kan toku wa shu bi no toku i na sen shu no ki yō o ken tō shi te i ma su

The new coach is considering using a player who is good at defense.

Core concept

It centers on selecting a person for a role so that the person's abilities can be put to use.

Common phrases

  • 主力の起用shu ryoku no ki yō

    use of a key player

  • 代打の起用dai da no ki yō

    use of a pinch hitter

  • 起用を続けるki yō o tsuzu ke ru

    continue using

  • 起用を控えるki yō o hika e ru

    refrain from using

Similar words

採用saiyō: Choosing a person to fill a job, role, or position.
任用ninyō: Appointing a person to an official position or duty.
抜擢batteki: Choosing a person for a prominent role in recognition of that person's ability.
配置haichi: Assigning a person to a specific position or duty in an organization.

Definition in Japanese

人を特定の役目や仕事に選び、能力を生かして用いること。hito o toku tei no yaku me ya shi goto ni era bi nō ryoku o i ka shi te mochi i ru ko to

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese compound combines 起 (ki, "rise") and 用 (yō, "use"), expressing the act of bringing someone into use in a role.

Usage tips

  • English use applies broadly to people and things, while 起用 (kiyō) usually highlights choosing a person for a role or task.

Other meanings

  • appointmentnoun
  • selectionnoun

Opposites

  • 不使用fushiyōnon-usenoun

Related words

  • 起用するkiyōsuruuseverb

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