求: the kanji for seek; request
求 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means seek; request. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
求 is written in 7 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
求 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
キュウ (kyuu)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 要求ようきゅう · yōkyū | demand; request |
| 求人きゅうじん · kyūjin | job posting |
もとめる (motomeru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 求めるもとめる · motomeru | to seek; to request |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 社員の要求を聞き入れた。Shain no yōkyū o kikiireta.We accepted the employees' demands.
- この会社は今、求人を出している。Kono kaisha wa ima, kyūjin o dashite iru.This company is currently posting job openings.
- 彼にアドバイスを求めた。Kare ni adobaisu o motometa.I asked him for advice.
- 会社の要求はとても厳しかった。Kaisha no yōkyū wa totemo kibishikatta.The company's demands were very strict.
- 専門家の意見を求めることにした。Senmonka no iken o motomeru koto ni shita.We decided to seek an expert's opinion.
Questions about 求
How many strokes does 求 have?
求 is written in 7 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 求?
The on readings are kyuu (キュウ). The kun readings are motomeru (もとめる).
What JLPT level is 求?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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Study and communication
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 求
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.