🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

必要がある

Pronunciation / Transliteration: hitsuyō ga aru

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Need/niːd/
verbmodal verbCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #800 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"宿題を終わらせる必要がある。"

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2 senses
As verb
  1. 1

    To require something because it is essential or very important.

    "You need to finish your homework before going out."
As modal verb
  1. 1

    Used to express necessity or obligation.

    "You needn't worry about the exam; you've studied hard."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'need' originates from the Old English 'nēod', which means 'force, necessity'. It has evolved through Middle English, maintaining its core meaning related to necessity and requirement.

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