要る (いる): meaning and examples

Key takeaways

要る (いる) means to need / to require.

See example sentences below.

要る at a glance

要る

いるiru

N5verb

to need / to require

要るいるiruN5Japanese vocabulary

Core meaning

to need / to require

Example 1

この本はお金がいる。

Translation

This book needs money.

Example 2

ビザがいるなら、早く申請して。

Translation

If you need a visa, apply soon.

Kanji 要: need, main point, essence, pivot, key to

Kanji 要: meanings, readings, and example words.

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