English–Japanese
“need” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajihitsuyōsei
Example
この変更の必要性を説明します。ko no hen kō no hitsu yō sei o setsu mei shi ma su
I will explain the need for this change.
How to say “need” in Japanese
“Need” in Japanese is 必要性 (hitsuyōsei).
Expresses that something is needed for a purpose or situation to work properly.
Example sentences with 必要性
新しい制度を導入する前に、その変更の必要性を検討します。atara shi i sei do o dō nyū su ru mae ni so no hen kō no hitsu yō sei o ken tō shi ma su
Before introducing the new system, I will consider the need for the change.
Tips for using 必要性
- In formal Japanese, this noun commonly frames need as an abstract quality, making it suitable for discussions of policy, planning, and justification rather than casual requests.