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What is the Kanji for 'Request' and 'Seek'? | 求

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Request' and 'Seek', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Request' and 'Seek' is 求.

    kanji

    求

    Meaning

    Request, Seek

    Reading

    kunyomiもと

    moto

    onyomiきゅう

    kyuu

    Parts

    水Water

    Example Word

    求める: request or seek. 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.

    Radical

    水

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    562

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 求

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 1 part:

    kanji

    水

    Meaning

    Water

求 As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of 2 other kanji:

    kanji

    救

    Meaning

    Rescue

    kanji

    球

    Meaning

    Ball

Words Using 求

This kanji is used in 6 words:

    word

    要求

    Meaning

    Demand

    word

    請求

    Meaning

    Demand, Claim

    word

    追求

    Meaning

    Pursuit

    word

    欲求

    Meaning

    Demand, Desire

    word

    求人

    Meaning

    Recruitment

    word

    求める

    Meaning

    Request, Seek

Kanji Related to 求 Through the Part 水

These 5 kanji contain the part 水 as well.

    kanji

    永

    Meaning

    Eternity

    kanji

    泰

    Meaning

    Calm, Peace

    kanji

    氷

    Meaning

    Ice

    kanji

    泉

    Meaning

    Spring, Fountain

    kanji

    尿

    Meaning

    Urine, Pee

Learn the Kanji 求

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 求 mean?

求 means 'Request' and 'Seek'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Fourth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N3 exam.

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