daily employment; hiring by the day; day's wages
Refers to work or employment on a daily basis, including the wages earned for a day's work. Often used in historical or labor contexts.
He makes a living by daily employment.
日傭の賃金はその日のうちに支払われた。
The day's wages were paid on the same day.
day laborer; journeyman
Standard kanji spelling for daily employment or day labor.
Alternate kanji spelling; less common and may be confused with 日用 (にちよう, 'daily use').
Compound of 日 (day) and 傭 (employ, hire). The spelling 日用 is an alternative using 用 (use, business).