Request in Japanese
"request" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
6 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "request". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
request, want, wish for, require, demand
Reading: kyuu
7 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of water and hand. Seeking water with hand.
What it carries
Demand, job offer, pursuit. Represents seeking.
Related kanji for "request"
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rai
Combines 'head' (頁) with 'bundle/grasp' (束), representing relying on others for support. Indicates relationships of trust and dependence.
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gan
Composed of original and head. Original wish of mind.
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ju
Composed of rain and beard. Waiting for rain and needing.
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shoku
Composed of mouth and belong. Entrusting with mouth.
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ki · spiritual
Shape of cloth and crossing threads. Rare textile.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for request?
The most common kanji for "request" is 求, read as kyuu. It means request, want, wish for. Related kanji: 頼 (request), 願 (request), 需 (request), 嘱 (request), 希 (request).
How many strokes does 求 have?
求 has 7 strokes.