JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
需 — demand
- Reading
- ジュ
- Meaning
- demand; request; need
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
需 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ジュ and it means demand; request; need. 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.
需 appears in everyday japanese words such as 需要 (demand) and 必需品 (necessities).
Japanese words containing 需
Frequently asked questions
What does 需 mean in Japanese?
需 means demand; request; need in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 需 read?
需 is read ジュ. Reading it inside real words — 需要 and 必需品 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 需 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 需 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 需 in a word?
A common word containing 需 is 需要 (じゅよう) — "demand". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 需 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 需 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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