This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

起用

Reading

Kana: きよう
Romaji: kiyou
Kana
Romaji

Definition

vs
1

appointment (to a position, job, etc.); being used for a role; promotion

Kanji

Readings: キ、 お.きる、 お.こる、 お.こす、 おこ.す、 た.つ
Meanings: rouse, wake up, get up
Readings: ヨウ、 もち.いる
Meanings: utilize, business, service, use, employ

Example Sentence

最終回(さいしゅうかい)にピンチヒッターが起用(きよう)された。
➥A pinch hitter was brought into action in the last inning.
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