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求める

motomeru

Description

「求める」は、何かがほしい、必要だと思って、それをもらおうとしたり、さがしたりする時に使う言葉です。

"求める" is used when you want or need something and try to get or look for it.

「助けを求める」「意見を求める」のように、少しかたい場面でよく使います。

"求める" is often used in somewhat formal situations, like in "助けを求める" or "意見を求める".

Meanings

求めるmotomeru

to ask for; to request; to demand

みんなの意見を求めました。

I asked for everyone's opinions.

求めるmotomeru

to seek; to look for; to pursue

新しい仕事を求めています。

I am looking for a new job.

求めるmotomeru

to buy; to purchase (formal)

店で本を求めました。

I asked for a book at the store.

Related words

要求求人探す願う欲しい請う

Notes

  • Nuance

    More formal than 探す or 欲しがる; common in written and business contexts.

  • Etymology

    The 'to buy' sense is old and formal, rarely used in casual speech.

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