How to say 'Request' or 'Seek' in Japanese | 求める

Wondering how to say 'Request' or 'Seek' in Japanese? You're in the right place!

The Japanese word for Request or Seek is 'Motomeru', written as 求める in Japanese.'Request' or 'Seek' in hiragana is もとめる.

word

求める

Meaning

Request, Seek

Reading

もとめる

motomeru

Kanji

求Request, Seek

Explanation

The Japanese verb '求める (もとめる)' has two primary meanings. The first is 'to seek' or 'to look for', which is used when someone is searching for something, such as an object, information, or a solution. For example: He is seeking the truth「彼は真実を求めている」(かれはしんじつをもとめている). The second meaning is 'to request' or 'to demand', which is used when someone asks for something or requires a specific action. For example: The company requested a detailed report「会社は詳細なレポートを求めた」(かいしゃはしょうさいなレポートをもとめた). The verb can also imply a sense of necessity or desire, depending on the context. It is commonly used in both formal and informal settings.

Part Of Speech

verb

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

389

Composition

kanji-hiragana

Handwriting

This word is an ichidan verb. To learn how it transforms in different tenses and forms, explore all its conjugations.

Kanji in the Word 求める

This word contains 1 kanji character:

kanji

求

Meaning

Request, Seek

Hiragana in the Word 求める

This word contains 2 Hiragana characters :

hiragana

め

Reading

hiragana

る

Reading

Words Related to 求める Through the Kanji 求

These 5 Words contain the Kanji 求 as well.

word

要求

Meaning

Demand

word

請求

Meaning

Demand, Claim

word

求人

Meaning

Recruitment

word

追求

Meaning

Pursuit

word

欲求

Meaning

Demand, Desire

Learn the Word 求める

Let's make sure you fully understand this word.

What does 'Motomeru' (求める) mean?

'Motomeru' means 'Request' or 'Seek' .

To help you master this word, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.