Japanese

ひつよう
Meaning: necessary, needed, required
Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective

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Handwriting

必
要

Example sentences

A passport is necessary for travel.
旅行に行くためには、もっとお金を貯める必要がある。
I need to save more money to go on a trip.
夢を叶えるためには、たゆまぬ努力が必要だ。
Unflagging effort is necessary to make your dreams come true.
困難な状況でも、冷静な判断が必要だ。
Even in a difficult situation, a calm judgment is necessary.
具体的な計画を立てる必要があります。
It is necessary to make a concrete plan.
まだ経験が浅いので、先輩の助けが必要です。
Since my experience is still shallow, I need my senior's help.
この問題を解決するために、新しい策を練る必要がある。
We need to think of a new plan to solve this problem.
この植物は日光をたくさん必要とする。
This plant needs a lot of sunlight.
何らかの対策が必要だ。
Some kind of countermeasure is necessary.
一刻も早く現場に駆けつける必要がある。
It is necessary to rush to the scene as soon as possible.

Usage Notes

Functions as both a noun and na-adjective. Used with が or を to indicate what is needed. The phrase 'Xが必要だ' means 'X is necessary'. Can be modified by adverbs like とても (very) or あまり (not very) when used as an adjective.

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