Meaning

Primary

Demand

Alternative

Requirement

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

You need this request to happen, so you don't just ask nicely, you demand it.

Reading

ようきゅう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 要求を飲む

    to unwillingly agree to someone's demand

    要求をする

    to make a demand

    要求を出す

    to issue a demand

Context Sentences

うちの犬は要求が多い。

Our dog has many demands.

スタッフは社長に工場と人々の安全を要求した。

The staff demanded the president for the safety of the factory and the people.

学生たちは先生に試験のやり方の見直しを要求した。

The students requested the teacher to review the exam method.

Kanji Composition