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需
On'yomi
ジュ
JU
demand · request · need
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes14
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of rain and beard. Waiting for rain and needing.
Symbolism
Demand, necessity, need. Represents needing.
Component Breakdown
需=
雨而
rain + 而
Words & Expressions
Words written with 需
必需ひつじゅnecessary
軍需ぐんじゅmunitions
外需がいじゅforeign demand
民需みんじゅprivate demand
内需ないじゅdomestic demand
特需とくじゅemergency demands
Proverbs & Idioms
需要と供給
じゅようときょうきゅう
Supply and demand
The balance between want and availability
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 需 mean in Japanese?
需 means demand, request, need.
How do you read 需?
On'yomi: ジュ (JU).
How many strokes does 需 have?
需 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 雨 (rain).
Is 需 a good kanji for a tattoo?
需 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means demand, request, need. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.