Meaning

Primary

Dispatch

Alternatives

Deployment, Temporary

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

The sect of dispatch helps with all the dispatch and deployment duties.

When used together with the word 社員, this word can also mean temporary, in the sense of a temporary employee, possibly someone working for a company via a temping agency.

Reading

はけん
  • 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

日本政府は被災地に医師団を派遣した。

The Japanese government dispatched a team of doctors to the area affected by the disaster.

アメリカ軍はイラクに軍を派遣した。

The American military deployed a unit to Iraq.

その派遣社員は、新しい職場の雰囲気をすぐに掴みました。

The temporary worker quickly got used to the atmosphere of her new office.

Kanji Composition