Japanese

める

もとめる
Meaning: to seek; to request; to demand; to buy
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 求める 求めない
Polite 求めます 求めません
Past 求めた 求めなかった
Polite + Past 求めました 求めませんでした
Te-form 求めて 求めなくて
Potential 求められる 求められない
Passive 求められる 求められない
Causative 求めさせる 求めさせない
Imperative 求めろ 求めるな

Handwriting

求
め
る

Example sentences

Many people are seeking change from the new leader.
現在の経済状況を考慮すると、慎重な判断が求められる。
Considering the current economic situation, a cautious judgment is required.
これこそが、私が求めていた真実なのだ。
This is exactly the truth I was seeking.
彼は助けを求めて叫んだ。
He shouted for help.
彼は安住の地を求めて旅に出た
He set out on a journey in search of a peaceful place to settle down.
猟師は獲物を求めて森の奥へ入っていった。
The hunter went deep into the forest in search of prey.
助けを求める叫びが聞こえた。
I heard a cry for help.
遠くから助けを求める叫び声が聞こえた。
A shout for help was heard from afar.
有名人にサインを求めた。
I asked a famous person for an autograph.
彼は新しい世界を求めて冒険に出た。
He set out on an adventure in search of a new world.

Usage Notes

Used for requesting actions, seeking abstract things (peace, jobs), or buying something.

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