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要す

Reading

Kana: ようす
Romaji: yousu
Kana
Romaji

Definition

v5s
vt
1

to need; to require; to take; to demand

See also: 要する

Kanji

Readings: ヨウ、 い.る、 かなめ
Meanings: need, main point, essence, pivot, key to

Example Sentences

良酒(りょうしゅ)看板(かんばん)(よう)せず。
➥Good wine needs no bush.
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真理(しんり)多言(たげん)(よう)せず。
➥Truth needs not many words.
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この仕事(しごと)熟練(じゅくれん)(よう)する。
➥This job calls for skill.
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(よう)するに人生(じんせい)(みじか)い。
➥In a word, life is short.
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(よう)するには人生(じんせい)(みじか)い。
➥In a word, life is short.
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その(いえ)(だい)修理(しゅうり)(よう)する。
➥The house requires repairs.
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