求 Kanji – request
The Japanese kanji 求 can mean request, want, wish for, require, demand.
Meaning and Readings
How is 求 read?
求 has the onyomi readings キュウ, グ and the kunyomi reading もとめる.
In romaji, these readings can be written as kyuu, gu, motomeru.
Common Japanese Words Using 求
These common Japanese words contain 求. Select linked kanji to explore their meanings and readings.
- 求める（もとめる） — to want, to wish for
- 求刑（きゅうけい） — recommended sentence, prosecution's demand for punishment
- 求職（きゅうしょく） — job hunting, seeking employment
- 求心力（きゅうしんりょく） — centripetal force
- 求人（きゅうじん） — recruiting, job offer, job vacancy
- 請求（せいきゅう） — claim, demand, charge, application, request, billing (for a service)
- 請求書（せいきゅうしょ） — bill, account, invoice
- 探求（たんきゅう） — search, quest, pursuit
- 追求（ついきゅう） — pursuit (of a goal, ideal, etc.), search, chase, seeking after
- 要求（ようきゅう） — demand, firm request, requisition, requirement, desire