JLPT N3 Intermediate
求める
To seek, request, or demand something needed or desired.
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Other forms
求めます polite form
求めて te-form
求めた plain past
求められる passive/potential
1 Verb (Ichidan, Transitive)
To seek / To search for
Expresses the pursuit of intangible concepts, goals, or solutions rather than physical objects.
2 Verb (Ichidan, Transitive)
To ask for / To demand
Describes the act of requesting or demanding an action, response, or item from another party.
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3 Verb (Ichidan, Transitive)
To purchase (formal)
Serves as a formal and polite synonym for purchasing items, typically used in commercial settings.
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