Many people are seeking change from the new leader.
求
request, want, wish for, require, demand
Kanji
Grade
Grade 4
Strokes
7 strokes
Radical
水部
On'yomi (Chinese Reading)
キュウ, グ
Kun'yomi (Japanese Reading)
もとめる
Nanori (Name Reading)
き, ひで, まさ, もと, もとむ, もとめ, やす
Common Readings
キュウ, もと…める
Example sentences
Considering the current economic situation, a cautious judgment is required.
The labor union demanded a wage increase from the company.
He flatly rejected my request.
Every human has a desire to be recognized by others.
He always has a desire to feel superior to others.
They continue to pursue profits.
If you only pursue profit, important quality will be left behind.
I was charged 100,000 yen for the repair.
The court made a decision to reject the prosecution's request.
Example Vocabulary
求める
to seek; to request; to demand; to buy
要求
demand; request; requirement
欲求
desire; urge; want; craving
追求
pursuit; seeking; tracking
請求
request; claim; demand; charge; bill
求婚
marriage proposal
追い求める
to pursue; to seek
探し求める
欲求不満
求愛
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