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求める

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 求める

とめ
Transitive
Ichidan verb
Freq #391
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

Kanji in this Word

7 strokes
Frequency: 220
JLPT N2
Grade 4

Meanings

request
want
wish for
require
demand

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キュウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
もと.める
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