JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
求 — request
- Reading
- キュウ・グ・もと.める
- Meaning
- request; want; wish for; require; demand
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
求 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is キュウ・グ・もと.める and it means request; want; wish for; require; demand. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
求 appears in everyday japanese words such as 要求 (request), 請求 (claim) and 求める (to seek).
Japanese words containing 求
Frequently asked questions
What does 求 mean in Japanese?
求 means request; want; wish for; require; demand in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 求 read?
求 is read キュウ・グ・もと.める. Reading it inside real words — 要求 and 請求 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 求 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 求 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 求 in a word?
A common word containing 求 is 要求 (ようきゅう) — "request". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 求 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 求 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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