Japanese Word of the Day
必要
HI-TSU-YO-U • adjective — 23rd of Jul, 2026
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Meaning: necessary; needed; required
Examples
- この薬は毎日飲む必要があります。
(You need to take this medicine every day.) - 会議に出る必要はありません。
(There is no need to attend the meeting.) - 必要な情報だけを送ってください。
(Please send only the necessary information.)
Synonyms
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Antonyms
- 不要
- 不要な
必要 is a very common word for saying something is necessary or needed. It is often used in formal or practical contexts, especially with the pattern ～する必要がある / ない.
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