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要
need · essential · main point · require
N3On: ようKun: いる、かなめ
Memory Aid
This kanji originally depicted a woman (女) with her hands on her WAIST, which was considered the VITAL or ESSENTIAL part of her body. Think of a woman's waist as the pivot or central point that is absolutely NECESSARY.
'Yō' — YOU need this point, it's ESSENTIAL.
Vocabulary
必要ひつようnecessity, need
重要じゅうようimportant, essential
要るいるto need, to be necessary
要点ようてんmain point, gist
要求ようきゅうdemand, request
Example Sentences
電車に乗るのにお金が要ります。
You need money to ride the train.
これはビジネスで重要なスキルです。
This is an important skill in business.
健康のためには運動が必要です。
Exercise is necessary for health.
会議の要点をメモしました。
I took notes on the main points of the meeting.