Japanese

ようきゅう
Meaning: demand; request; requirement
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

要
求

Example sentences

The labor union demanded a wage increase from the company.
彼は私の要求を断固として拒絶した
He flatly rejected my request.
そんな理不尽な要求は到底受け入れられない。
Such an unreasonable demand is completely unacceptable.
彼は不当な要求を断固として拒否した。
He firmly rejected the unjust demand.
犯人は人質を解放する条件として多額の身代金を要求した。
The culprit demanded a large ransom as a condition for releasing the hostage.
工員たちはより良い労働条件を要求している
The factory workers are demanding better working conditions.
彼は無理無体な要求を押し付けた。
He forced unreasonable demands.
労働組合は大幅な賃上げを要求した。
The labor union demanded a significant wage increase.
そんな理不尽な要求は、沙汰の限りだ。
Such an unreasonable demand is preposterous.

Usage Notes

Refers to a strong or formal demand for something that is considered necessary or a right.

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