Japanese

する

ようする
Meaning: to require; to need
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 要する 要しない
Polite 要します 要しません
Past 要した 要しなかった
Polite + Past 要しました 要しませんでした
Te-form 要して 要しなくて
Potential 要できる 要できない
Passive 要される 要されない
Causative 要させる 要させない
Imperative 要しろ 要するな

Handwriting

要
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る

Example sentences

Solving this problem requires a lot of time.
これは焦眉の急を要する問題だ。
This is a problem requiring urgent attention.
この件に関しては、贅言を要しない。
No superfluous words are needed regarding this matter.

Usage Notes

A formal way to say something is necessary. It is often used for time, labor, or specific conditions required for a result.

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