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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.
    "Recycling has become a necessity, not a choice."
  2. noun Something essential; a basic requirement.
    "Food and shelter are basic necessities of life."
  3. noun Extreme need or hardship; poverty.
    "The family sold their belongings out of sheer necessity."
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necessity in a sentence

  • Recycling has become a necessity, not a choice.
  • Food and shelter are basic necessities of life.
  • A good pair of boots is a necessity in this climate.
  • The family sold their belongings out of sheer necessity.

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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: "Recycling has become a necessity, not a 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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