Meaning

Primary

Use

Alternatives

Adoption, Acceptance, Employment

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

I gather things and use them. The things I've gathered, are the things I use.

Reading

さいよう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

教師はどの教科書を採用するかを迷っていた。

The teacher was having trouble deciding which textbook to use.

あのチョコレートメーカーが「ちょっと待てチョコラテ!」という新しいスローガンを採用したそうです。

Apparently that chocolate maker adopted "Just wait, chocolate!" as its new slogan.

よくあるように、その会社は女性は顔で採用するそうですよ。

As is often the case, they say that company only employs attractive women.

Kanji Composition