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necessity in Japanese

necessity in Japanese is 必要, 必要性, ニーズ — necessity means the state of being required or unavoidable.

necessity in Japanese

必要
noun
Pronounced: hitsuyō
The quality or state of being necessary, unavoidable, or absolutely requisite.
必要性
noun
Pronounced: hitsuyōsei
The quality or state of being necessary, unavoidable, or absolutely requisite.
ニーズ
noun
Pronounced: nīzu
The quality or state of being necessary, unavoidable, or absolutely requisite.
必然性
noun
Pronounced: hitsuzensei
The quality or state of being necessary, unavoidable, or absolutely requisite.
必需品
noun
Pronounced: hitsujuhin
The quality or state of being necessary, unavoidable, or absolutely requisite.
要求
noun
Pronounced: yōkyuu
The quality or state of being necessary, unavoidable, or absolutely requisite.
必需品
noun
Pronounced: hitsujuhin

What does "necessity" mean?

  1. noun The state of being required or unavoidable.
    "Many people moved to the city out of necessity rather than choice."
  2. noun Something essential; a basic requirement.
    "For many families, a reliable car is not a luxury but a necessity."
  3. noun Extreme need or hardship; poverty.
    "Many people in the village lived in necessity after the harvest failed."
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necessity in a sentence

  • Many people moved to the city out of necessity rather than choice.
  • The necessity of wearing a helmet is clear to every cyclist.
  • For many families, a reliable car is not a luxury but a necessity.
  • Food and shelter are basic necessities of life.

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What is "necessity" in Japanese?
"necessity" in Japanese is 必要, 必要性, ニーズ. necessity means: The state of being required or unavoidable.
How do you pronounce 必要?
"necessity" in Japanese is 必要, pronounced "hitsuyō".
How do you use "necessity" in a sentence?
Example: "Many people moved to the city out of necessity rather than choice." In Japanese, "necessity" is 必要, 必要性, ニーズ.
Are there other ways to say "necessity" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 6 translations listed for "necessity": 必要, 必要性, ニーズ, 必然性, 必需品, 要求.
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