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English - Japanese

Require

rəˈkwaɪ(ə)r
Extremely common
300 - 400
300 - 400
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.

必要とする, 求める, 必須とする, 求めている

Require meanings in Japanese

必要とする

Example:
This job requires a lot of experience.
この仕事は多くの経験を必要とします。
You need to require permission before you take a day off.
休みを取る前に許可を必要とします。
Usage: formalContext: Used in professional, academic, or official settings.
Note: This translation emphasizes the need or necessity of something, often in a formal context.

求める

Example:
The teacher requires students to submit their assignments on time.
先生は生徒に課題を時間通りに提出することを求めます。
The project requires your full attention.
そのプロジェクトはあなたの全ての注意を求めます。
Usage: formal/informalContext: Can be used in both casual conversations and formal situations.
Note: This meaning often implies a request or demand, and can be used in various contexts.

必須とする

Example:
A driver's license is required to drive a car.
車を運転するには運転免許証が必須です。
Knowledge of Python is required for this job.
この仕事にはPythonの知識が必須です。
Usage: formalContext: Commonly used in legal, educational, or technical contexts.
Note: This term indicates something is mandatory or essential.

求めている

Example:
We require your feedback on the project.
私たちはそのプロジェクトに対するあなたのフィードバックを求めています。
The company requires further information from you.
会社はあなたからさらなる情報を求めています。
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used in both casual and formal requests for information or action.
Note: This usage often refers to needing something in a more general sense.

Require's synonyms

need

To require something because it is necessary or essential.
Example: I need your help with this project.
Note: Slightly more informal than 'require.'

demand

To insist on having something done or provided.
Example: The job demands a lot of time and effort.
Note: Implies a stronger sense of urgency or authority compared to 'require.'

necessitate

To make something necessary or unavoidable.
Example: The new regulations necessitate a change in our procedures.
Note: Focuses more on the cause-and-effect relationship of requiring something.

call for

To require or demand a particular course of action.
Example: The situation calls for immediate action.
Note: Suggests a specific response or action needed in a given situation.

Require expressions, common phrases

meet the requirements

This phrase means to fulfill or satisfy the necessary conditions or standards.
Example: In order to graduate, students must meet the requirements set by the university.
Note: It emphasizes fulfilling specific conditions or standards rather than merely needing something.

require assistance

This phrase means to need or demand help or support.
Example: The complex project required assistance from experienced professionals.
Note: It specifically indicates the need for help or support in a particular situation.

necessary requirement

This phrase emphasizes a mandatory or essential condition that must be met.
Example: Following safety protocols is a necessary requirement in this laboratory.
Note: It highlights the essential nature of a condition or standard that must be met.

require further information

This phrase means to need additional or more detailed information.
Example: I'm sorry, but in order to process your application, we require further information.
Note: It indicates the need for more specific or detailed information beyond what is already provided.

strict requirements

This phrase refers to rigid or inflexible conditions that must be met.
Example: The job has strict requirements regarding experience and qualifications.
Note: It emphasizes the inflexibility or rigidity of the conditions compared to general requirements.

require attention

This phrase means to need or deserve focus or consideration.
Example: The issue is important and requires immediate attention.
Note: It emphasizes the need for focused consideration or action rather than a mere need for something.

essential requirement

This phrase underscores a crucial or indispensable condition that must be met.
Example: Good communication skills are an essential requirement for this job.
Note: It highlights the critical importance of a condition or standard that must be fulfilled.

Require everyday (slang) expressions

must

'Must' is often used in spoken language as a strong modal verb to express a necessity or requirement.
Example: You must finish the project before the deadline.
Note: Similar to 'need', 'must' is less formal than 'require' and indicates a strong personal obligation or necessity.

gotta

'Gotta' is a slang term derived from 'have got to' and is often used informally to express a requirement or obligation.
Example: I gotta finish this task before I leave.
Note: This slang term is more casual and colloquial compared to 'require', conveying a sense of immediacy or necessity.

have to

'Have to' is a common spoken phrase used to indicate a necessity or obligation.
Example: I have to submit the assignment by Friday.
Note: While 'require' is more formal and demanding, 'have to' is simpler and more commonly used in everyday conversations.

Require - Examples

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Require grammar

Require - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)
Lemma: require
Conjugations
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): required
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): requiring
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): requires
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): require
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): require
Syllables, Separation and Stress
require Contains 2 syllables: re • quire
Phonetic transcription: ri-ˈkwī(-ə)r
re quire , ri ˈkwī( ə)r (The red syllable is stressed)

Require - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
require: 300 - 400 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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