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This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

要る

Reading

Kana: いる
Romaji: iru
Kana
Romaji

Definition

v5r
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1

to need; to want

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

Readings: ヨウ、 い.る、 かなめ
Meanings: need, main point, essence, pivot, key to

Example Sentences

昼食(ちゅうしょく)はいらない。
➥I don't want lunch.
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つりは()らんよ。
➥Keep the change!
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(かね)はいりません。
➥I do not want any money.
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心配(しんぱい)いりません。
➥Don't worry about that.
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いらぬお世話(せわ)だ。
➥It's none of your business.
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夕食(ゆうしょく)はいりません。
➥I don't want dinner.
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