N31457/1669
求める
Ichidan verbverb (generic)transitive verbpolite language
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もとめる
Meanings
- to want, to wish for
- to request, to demand, to require, to ask for
- to seek, to search for, to look for, to pursue (pleasure), to hunt (a job), to find (a solution)
- to purchase, to buy
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Example sentences
彼女は新しい仕事を求めている。
She is looking for a new job.
子供たちは親に助けを求めた。
The children asked their parents for help.
彼は幸せを求めて旅に出た。
He set out on a journey in pursuit of happiness.
その会社は即戦力となる人材を求めています。
That company is looking for personnel who can be an immediate asset.
政府は国民に協力を求めることにした。
The government decided to request cooperation from the citizens.
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