需要
juyōnoun★Intermediate💡 demand
general
Demand or need for goods, services, or resources
この製品の需要は高い
There is high demand for this product
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Often used in economic or business contexts to describe market conditions
general
Requirement or necessity
このプロジェクトには多くの需要がある
This project has many requirements
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Can refer to both tangible and intangible needs
Related Phrases
💡Pro Tip
Economic Context
In business and economics, '需要' often refers to market demand for products or services
⚡Gold Rule
Usage in Sentences
'需要' is typically used as a noun and is often followed by particles like 'が' or 'を'
📖Word Origin
From Middle Chinese '需要' (sjuH-ngjewH), meaning 'to need' or 'to require'
📝Usage Notes
Often used in economic contexts to describe market conditions, but can also refer to personal or organizational needs
Word Breakdown
需
need, require
root要
necessary, important
root和英辞典