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登用 (とうよう) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word Freq. Frequency Top 20,000 Conjugation Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
appointment ; assignment ; promotion
Refers to selecting and appointing someone to a position, often based on merit or ability. Common in business, government, and organizational contexts.
Appointment based on ability is important.
Written forms 登とう 用よう Usage 99%
Standard kanji form; high frequency in news and official contexts.
登とう 庸よう Usage 1%
rarely-used kanji form
Rarely used kanji form; 庸 is an older character for 'employ'.
Kanji 用 utilize, business, service 庸 commonplace, ordinary, employment Similar words 任にん 命めい 任命 is a general term for official appointment to a role, while 登用 emphasizes selection and promotion based on merit or ability.
昇しょう 進しん 昇進 focuses on advancement in rank or position, whereas 登用 includes the initial selection and assignment to a suitable role.
Etymology Compound of 登 (ascend, promote) and 用 (use, employ). The spelling 登庸 uses 庸 (employ, use) with a similar meaning.
