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必需

Reading

Kana: ひつじゅ
Romaji: hitsuju
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Definition

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necessary

Kanji

Readings: ヒツ、 かなら.ず
Meanings: invariably, certain, inevitable
Reading: ジュ
Meanings: demand, request, need

Example Sentences

カメラは(わたし)必需品(ひつじゅひん)でした。
➥The camera was essential for me.
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(ゆき)(おお)いところでは、灯油(とうゆ)必需品(ひつじゅひん)です。
➥In places where it snows a lot, kerosene is an indispensable item.
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アメリカでは自動車(じどうしゃ)必需品(ひつじゅひん)であり贅沢品(ぜいたくひん)ではない。
➥In the United States the automobile is a necessity and not a luxury.
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芸術(げいじゅつ)贅沢品(ぜいたくひん)ではない、必需品(ひつじゅひん)だ。
➥Art is not a luxury, but a necessity.
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コンピューターは現在(げんざい)では絶対的(ぜったいてき)必需品(ひつじゅひん)である。
➥A computer is an absolute necessity now.
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この(たね)機械(きかい)使(つか)(とき)には、(かわ)手袋(てぶくろ)必需品(ひつじゅひん)だね。
➥A pair of leather gloves is a must when you work with these machines.
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