求める
もとめる
motomeru
JLPT N3verbVocabularyLevel 38 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
求める (もとめる (motomeru)) means "to seek". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
to seek
Also : to want · to request · to wish for
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Example Sentences
困ったときは遠慮なく助けを求めてください。
こまったときはえんりょなくたすけをもとめてください。
When in trouble, please do not hesitate to seek help.
より良い生活を求めて海外に移住した。
よりよいせいかつをもとめてかいがいにいじゅうした。
I immigrated abroad seeking a better life.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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