求
求
request, want, wish for, require, demand
7 strokesFrequency 220JLPT N2Grade 4
On
キュウグ
Kun
もと.める
Dictionary
Common Words
1
to want; to wish for
Examples
いつでも彼の援助を求められます。
You can always ask for his help.
2
to request; to demand; to require; to ask for
3
to seek; to search for; to look for; to pursue (pleasure); to hunt (a job); to find (a solution)
Examples
彼はより良い生活を求めてブラジルに移住した。
He immigrated to Brazil in search of a better life.
4
Polite
to purchase; to buy
1
demand; firm request; requisition; requirement; desire
Examples
私は彼に損害賠償を要求した。
I claimed damages against him.
1
desire; want; will; wish; urge; craving
Examples
彼女の医者になりたいと言う欲求が彼女を駆り立てた。
Her desire to be a doctor spurred her on.
1
pursuit (of a goal, ideal, etc.); search; chase; seeking after
Examples
女性の権利を主張する団体はセクハラ問題を追求しています。
Women's rights groups are going after sexual harassment.
1
claim; demand; charge; application; request; billing (for a service)
Examples
スミス氏は損害賠償を請求して彼らを告訴した。
Mr Smith sued them for damages.
1
marriage proposal; courtship
Examples
アンはヘンリーの求婚を受け入れた。
Anne accepted Henry's proposal.
1
to pursue
Examples
若者は自分が追い求めているものがわかっていないようだ。
Young men and women don't seem to know what they are seeking after.
1
to search for; to seek for; to look for
Examples
私は適当な答えを探し求めた。
I cast about for a suitable reply.
1
search; quest; pursuit
Examples
その問題はまだ十分に探求されていない。
The subject has not yet been fully explored.
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