To Request Something
To Want Something, To Demand Something
transitive verb, ichidan verb
What's the verb form of request? It's to request something. It can also be to want something or even to demand something. You must
求める means actively trying to obtain something, whether it's a thing, an answer, help, or even an ideal. The translation will change depending on context: アドバイスを求める (request advice), 助けを求める (ask for help), and 答えを求める (seek an answer) are all possible uses.
This word has kanji with hiragana attached, so you can guess it'll use a kun'yomi reading. Here's a mnemonic to help you remember it:
You're going to request something, but what is it? It's a moat (もと). A moat around your house. In fact, you're going to demand one. Your neighbor's cats keep pooping on your lawn, but if you had a moat they wouldn't be able to get to your lawn in the first place, since cats hate water (and alligators). You demand a moat, damn it!
社長交代を求めるメールを送りました。
I sent an email asking for the replacement of the company president.
父は、いつも新しいビジネスアイディアを求めている。
My father is always looking for a new business idea.
漢字を学ぶためのツールを求めるお客さんには、このワニカニってアプリをオススメしてるよ。
For customers seeking a tool for learning kanji, I recommend this app called WaniKani.
今日だけで返金を求める電話が二十回ありました。
We had twenty calls asking for a refund just today.