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求 (readings: きゅう, もと; Japanese kanji) means “seek / request”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 要求 (demand).
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助けを求める。
たすけをもとめる。I ask for help.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 求 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | seek / request |
| Readings | きゅう, もと |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 要求 (demand) |
How to read 求
求 is read きゅう or もと depending on the word.
Words with 求
- 要求yêu cầu
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Updated: 2026-08-09