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必要

必用

Reading

Kana: ひつよう
Romaji: hitsuyou
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Definitions

1

necessary; needed; essential; indispensable

Note: 必用 can imply has to be used rather than is just needed
2

necessity; need; requirement

Kanji

Readings: ヒツ、 かなら.ず
Meanings: invariably, certain, inevitable
Readings: ヨウ、 い.る、 かなめ
Meanings: need, main point, essence, pivot, key to
Readings: ヨウ、 もち.いる
Meanings: utilize, business, service, use, employ

Example Sentences

(きみ)必要(ひつよう)だ。
➥I need you.
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それは必要(ひつよう)だ。
➥It is necessary.
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(あら)必要(ひつよう)がある。
➥It needs washing.
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修理(しゅうり)必要(ひつよう)だ。
➥I think it needs a tune-up.
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輸血(ゆけつ)必要(ひつよう)です。
➥A blood transfusion is necessary.
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(あやま)必要(ひつよう)はない。
➥Don't apologize.
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