要る
いる
iru
JLPT N5verbVocabularyLevel 6 - JLPT N5
Quick answer
要る (いる (iru)) means "to be needed". It is a Japanese verb. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
to be needed
Also : to need · to want · to be wanted · to be required · to be necessary
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Example Sentences
ここにいます。
ここにいます。
I am here.
友だちが公園にいます。
ともだちがこうえんにいます。
My friend is in the park.
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Last updated Jul 4, 2026
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