求
request · want · wish for · require · demand
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Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and hand. Seeking water with hand.
Symbolism
Demand, job offer, pursuit. Represents seeking.
Component Breakdown
one + 氺 + 丶
Words & Expressions
Words written with 求
Four-Character Compounds
欣求浄土
ごんぐじょうど
seeking rebirth in the Pure Land
苛斂誅求
かれんちゅうきゅう
exaction of heavy taxes; imposing oppressive taxes
死中求活
しちゅうきゅうかつ
finding a way out of a potentially fatal situation; seeking a way out of a desperate situation
求不得苦
ぐふとくく
the pain of not getting what one seeks
実事求是
じつじきゅうぜ
practical search for the truth
Proverbs & Idioms
求めよさらば与えられん
もとめよさらばあたえられん
Ask and you shall receive
Seek and you will find
Anime & Manga
ダンジョンに出会いを求めるのは間違っているだろうか
Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?
A well-known work with 求 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 求 mean in Japanese?
求 means request, want, wish for, require, demand.
How do you read 求?
On'yomi: キュウ、グ (KYUU, GU). Kun'yomi: もと.める (motomeru).
How many strokes does 求 have?
求 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).
Is 求 a good kanji for a tattoo?
求 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means request, want, wish for, require, demand. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.