需要

• Reading: じゅよう
• Romaji: juyou
• Kanji breakdown: 需 (ju) — demand, need; 要 (you) — essential, necessary, to require
• Pronunciation: /dʑɯ.joː/

Meaning

Demand; request. The desire or need for goods and services in an economic context.

A noun used primarily in economics and business to describe the demand for products or services. 需要 is the counterpart of 供給 (supply). Common collocations include 需要が高い (demand is high), 需要と供給 (supply and demand), and 需要がある (there is demand for).

Examples

1. この製品は海外での需要が高い。 There is high demand for this product overseas.
2. 需要と供給のバランスが大切だ。 The balance of supply and demand is important.
3. テレワークの需要がここ数年で急に増えた。 Demand for remote work has surged in recent years.

Usage Guide

Context: economics, business, market analysis

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Composed of 需 (demand, need, requirement) and 要 (essential, necessary). Both characters convey necessity, emphasizing the essential nature of demand.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal