需: the kanji for demand; need
需 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means demand; need. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
需 is written in 14 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
需 has 1 reading 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).
ジュ (ju)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 需要じゅよう · juyō | demand |
| 必需品ひつじゅひん · hitsujuhin | necessities |
| 内需ないじゅ · naiju | domestic demand |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 夏はエアコンの需要が高まる。Natsu wa eakon no juyō ga takamaru.Demand for air conditioners rises in summer.
- 水は生活の必需品だ。Mizu wa seikatsu no hitsujuhin da.Water is a necessity of life.
- 需要と供給のバランスで値段が決まる。Juyō to kyōkyū no baransu de nedan ga kimaru.Prices are set by the balance of supply and demand.
- 政府は内需の拡大を目指している。Seifu wa naiju no kakudai o mezashite iru.The government aims to expand domestic demand.
- 旅行の必需品をかばんに入れた。Ryokō no hitsujuhin o kaban ni ireta.I packed my travel essentials in my bag.
Questions about 需
How many strokes does 需 have?
需 is written in 14 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 需?
The on readings are ju (ジュ). 需 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 需?
N1. 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 N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
More JLPT N1 kanji
Work, money and industry
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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 需
- 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.