Japanese

いる
Meaning: to need; to require
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 要る 要らない
Polite 要ります 要りません
Past 要った 要らなかった
Polite + Past 要りました 要りませんでした
Te-form 要って 要らなくて
Potential 要れる 要れない
Passive 要られる 要られない
Causative 要らせる 要らせない
Causative + Passive 要らされる 要らされない
Imperative 要れ 要るな

Handwriting

要
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Example sentences

A passport is required for overseas travel.
引っ越しの前に、いらない服を処分した
I disposed of some unwanted clothes before moving.
いらぬことまで思い過ごして、夜も眠れなかった。
I overthought unnecessary things and couldn't sleep at night.

Usage Notes

Commonly used for physical needs or requirements. Written with the kanji '要'.

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