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JLPT N4 Elementary

必要

Necessary, required, or essential

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必用 less common, implies something "must be used"
Na-adjective, Noun

"Necessary" / "Required"

Indicates that something is indispensable, essential, or strictly required for a particular purpose or outcome.

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この アプリ を 使う に は 、 登録 が 必要 です 。

To use this app, registration is required.

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