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要
yào
need
我要喝水。
水が飲みたい。
非正式的
to want; to need; to demand
他要一杯咖啡。
彼はコーヒーが欲しい。
你要帮忙吗？
手伝いましょうか？
Used for desires, requests, or demands. Often followed by a noun or verb phrase.
正式的
to be going to; to be about to; will
明天要下雨。
明日は雨が降るでしょう。
他要来了。
彼はもうすぐ来ます。
Indicates future intention or prediction. Common in weather forecasts and plans.
正式的
important; vital; essential
这是要点。
これは重要な点です。
健康是最要的。
健康が最も大切です。
Functions as an adjective meaning 'important' or 'essential'. Often used in formal contexts.
正式的
to ask for; to request
他要了一份报纸。
彼は新聞を一紙要求しました。
Used in formal requests or demands for something specific.
関連フレーズ
プロのヒント
Distinguishing '要' for desire vs. future
When 要 expresses desire (e.g., 'I want'), it is often followed by a noun or verb phrase. When it indicates future action (e.g., 'going to'), it is typically used in formal contexts like weather forecasts or plans.
ゴールデンルール
要 vs. 需要
要 (yào) is more direct and casual, often used for personal desires or requests. 需要 (xūyào) is more formal and implies necessity or requirement, often used in professional or objective contexts.
語源
From Old Chinese 要 (yào, 'to demand; to ask'), related to the concept of necessity and importance.
使用上の注意
要 is a versatile word that can function as a verb, adjective, or noun. It is often used in casual speech to express desires or future actions. In formal writing, it can denote importance or requests. Pay attention to context to distinguish between 'need' and 'importance'.
単語の分解
要
to demand; to ask; to need
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