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JLPT N114画 · 14 strokesradical 雨freq #935

demand, request, need

On'yomi (音読み)

  • ジュ

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

Mnemonic

As the rain (雨) falls, the farmer's demand (需) for water becomes urgent, illustrating his need.

About this kanji

The kanji 「需」 primarily means demand, request, or need. It is typically used in noun forms rather than as a verb. Common compounds include 需給 (じゅきゅう), which refers to supply and demand, and 需要 (じゅよう), meaning demand, particularly in the context of economics. Another example is 内需 (ないじゅ), which focuses on domestic demand, while 外需 (がいじゅ) looks at foreign demand. Additionally, 軍需 (ぐんじゅ) relates to munitions, highlighting the need for military supplies. Keep in mind that this kanji is primarily encountered in formal or academic contexts.

Example sentences

  • 需要が高まっている。

    The demand is rising.

Meanings across languages

English
demand, request, need
Tiếng Việt
nhu cầu, yêu cầu, cần
日本語
需要, リクエスト, 必要
한국어
수요, 요청, 필요
中文
需求, 请求, 需要
id
permintaan, pengajuan, kebutuhan
th
ความต้องการ, คำขอ, ความจำเป็น
es
demanda, solicitud, necesidad
fr
demande, requête, besoin
de
Nachfrage, Anfrage, Bedarf
pt
demanda, pedido, necessidade

Common compounds

  • 需給じゅきゅうsupply and demand
  • 需要じゅようdemand, need, demand
  • 内需ないじゅdomestic demand
  • 外需がいじゅforeign demand
  • 軍需ぐんじゅmunitions, military stores
  • 必需ひつじゅnecessary
  • 民需みんじゅprivate demand
  • 必需品ひつじゅひんnecessities, necessary article, requisite

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