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JLPT N5 Beginner

要る

To need; to be required.

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Other forms

要ります polite form
要らない plain negative
要った plain past
いる often written in hiragana
Godan Verb

To need" / "To be required

Describes a state where an object, time, or quality is necessary for a particular purpose or situation.

Example

この 料理 を 作る に は 、 特別 な スパイス が 要る 。

You need a special spice to make this dish.

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要る
いる
To need; to be required.
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