Quick answer
求 is the kanji for "Want / Demand / Request". A common reading is もと.める (motomeru). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Want / Demand / Request
Also : Want · Demand · Request · Require · Wish For
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 求 represents 'REQUEST'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of request.
On-reading: きゅう — remember this sound by associating it with request. Kun-reading: もと.める.
Example Sentences
より良い仕事環境を求めて、転職活動を始めることにしました。
よりよいしごとかんきょうをもとめて、てんしょくかつどうをはじめることにしました。
I decided to start looking for a new job in search of a better work environment.
要求に応えることができました。
ようきゅうにこたえることができました。
I was able to meet the demands.
Vocabulary using 求
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