彼らは日給制だ。

彼らは日給制だ。

They are paid by the day.

彼(かれ)らは日給制(にっきゅうせい)だ。

Karera wa nikkyūsei da.

彼ら (かれら)

they (usually male); them

は (は)

topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis

だ (だ)

be; is; indicates past or completed action; indicates light imperative

Readings: ヒ、かれ、かの、か.の

Meanings: he, that, the

Readings: ニチ、ジツ、ひ、 -び、 -か

Meanings: day, sun, Japan, counter for days

Readings: キュウ、たま.う、たも.う、 -たま.え

Meanings: salary, wage, gift, allow, grant, bestow on

Reading: セイ

Meanings: system, law, rule