Meaning

Primary

Demand

Alternative

Requirement

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

You need this request to happen, so you don't just ask nicely, you demand it.

Reading

ようきゅう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 要求を飲む

    to unwillingly agree to someone's demand

    要求をする

    to make a demand

    要求を出す

    to issue a demand

Context Sentences

うちの犬は要求が多い。

Our dog has many demands.

ユーザーは、コストダウンを要求しています。

Users are demanding cost reductions.

犬でも人でも、要求にこたえすぎると、要求がエスカレートしていきます。

Whether it's a dog or a person, if you give in too readily to their demands, those demands will only escalate.

Kanji Composition