要


This kanji means main point or necessity. It can also mean need or be necessary.

on readings:
  • yō
kun readings:
  • i
examples:
必要 hitsuyō necessary, requisite
要る iru need, be necessary
重要 jūyō important
主要 shuyō principal, major
要望 yōbō demand, wish
要因 yōin important factor, chief cause
要件 yōken important matter, condition, requisite
要素 yōso element, factor
要点 yōten main point, gist
要約 yōyaku summary

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Last Alteration Performed: 25 February 2026 by Bradley James Wogsland.