Japanese word

必要性

Pronunciation

Romajihitsuyōsei

Meaning

  • nounneed

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.

Illustration for 必要性 (need)

More examples

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.

Core concept

Expresses that something is needed for a purpose or situation to work properly.

Common phrases

  • 必要性を説明するhitsu yō sei o setsu mei su ru

    explain the need

  • 必要性を検討するhitsu yō sei o ken tō su ru

    consider the need

  • 必要性を感じるhitsu yō sei o kan ji ru

    feel the need

Similar words

必要hitsuyō: The condition of being needed for a purpose, plan, or situation.
必須hissu: The condition of being required as an essential part of something.
不可欠性fukaketsusei: The state of being essential and impossible to do without in a particular situation.

Definition in Japanese

物事が必要であること。mono goto ga hitsu yō de a ru ko to

Word origin

必要性 (hitsuyōsei) combines 必要 (hitsuyō, "necessary") and 性 (sei, "quality or nature"), forming a noun for the quality of being necessary.

Usage tips

  • 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.

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