要
Kanji · N2
要 / need
Kanji for need, main point, or essence.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ヨウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | い.る、かなめ | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
要 carries the meaning need, main point, or essence.
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Common compounds with 要
要求するようきゅうする
概要がいようoutline / summary / overview
要点ようてんgist / main point
重要じゅうようimportant / essential / significant
需要じゅようdemand / need
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