Required meanings in Japanese

必要な (ひつような), 必須の (ひっすの), 求められる (もとめられる)

Required meanings in Japanese

必要な (ひつような)

Example:

A permit is required to enter the building.

建物に入るには許可証が必要です。

This form is required for registration.

このフォームは登録に必要です。

Usage: formalContext: Legal, administrative, or official situations where something is mandatory.

Note: This meaning emphasizes the necessity of something for compliance with rules or regulations.

必須の (ひっすの)

Example:

Math skills are required for this job.

この仕事には数学のスキルが必須です。

A high school diploma is required for admission.

入学には高校卒業証書が必須です。

Usage: formalContext: Educational or professional contexts where certain qualifications or skills are essential.

Note: This term is often used in job descriptions and academic requirements.

求められる (もとめられる)

Example:

Experience is required for this position.

このポジションには経験が求められます。

Patience is required when dealing with customers.

顧客対応には忍耐が求められます。

Usage: formal/informalContext: General situations where something is needed or expected.

Note: This form can imply a request or expectation rather than a strict requirement.

Required's synonyms

Required expressions, common phrases

Mandatory

Mandatory means required by rule or law, compulsory.

Example: Attendance at the meeting is mandatory for all employees.

Note: Mandatory emphasizes a stronger sense of obligation compared to simply being required.

Necessary

Necessary means something that is needed or essential.

Example: A valid ID is necessary to enter the building.

Note: Necessary implies that something is needed for a specific purpose or outcome.

Essential

Essential means absolutely necessary or extremely important.

Example: Good communication skills are essential for this job.

Note: Essential emphasizes the critical nature of something being required.

Compulsory

Compulsory means required by law or rule, obligatory.

Example: The training program is compulsory for all new employees.

Note: Compulsory implies a strong mandate or obligation to do something.

Obligatory

Obligatory means required or expected as a duty.

Example: Wearing a helmet is obligatory when riding a motorcycle.

Note: Obligatory stresses the idea of duty or moral obligation in being required to do something.

Mandated

Mandated means officially required or ordered by an authority.

Example: The new safety regulations are mandated by the government.

Note: Mandated suggests that the requirement comes from an official directive or authority.

Requisite

Requisite means necessary or required for a particular purpose.

Example: A college degree is requisite for this position.

Note: Requisite often refers to something that is needed or indispensable for a specific purpose or goal.

Indispensable

Indispensable means absolutely necessary or essential.

Example: Teamwork is indispensable for the success of the project.

Note: Indispensable highlights the critical nature of something being required for success or functioning.

Required everyday (slang) expressions

Must-have

Must-have is used informally to describe something that is absolutely necessary or required.

Example: Sleep is a must-have for good health.

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Gotta

'Gotta' is a contraction of 'have got to' and is used informally to express a strong necessity or requirement.

Example: I gotta finish this project by Friday.

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Crucial

Crucial is used to emphasize the importance or necessity of something.

Example: Good communication is crucial in any relationship.

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Need to

'Need to' is commonly used to express a requirement or necessity for an action to be taken.

Example: You need to study for the exam.

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No other option

This phrase emphasizes that there are no alternatives or choices available, indicating a strong requirement to do something.

Example: We have no other option but to finish this project today.

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Want

In casual spoken language, 'want' is sometimes used to express a strong desire or requirement for something to happen.

Example: I want you to be here on time.

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Got to

'Got to' is a colloquial way of expressing a necessity or requirement to do something.

Example: I got to leave early today.

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Required - Examples

Required fields are marked with an asterisk.

A valid passport is required for international travel.

The job requires a high level of attention to detail.

Required grammar

Required - Verb (Verb) / Verb, past participle (Verb, past participle)

Lemma: require

Conjugations

Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): required

Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): requiring

Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): requires

Verb, base form (Verb, base form): require

Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): require

Syllabification and Stress

required Contains 2 syllables: re • quired

Phonetic transcription: ri-ˈkwī(-ə)rd

re quired , ri ˈkwī( ə)rd (The red syllable is stressed)

Required - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.

required: 400 - 500 (Extremely common).

This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.

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