1.
demand
The desire and ability of consumers to buy goods or services. Used especially in economic contexts.
2.
need, requirement
The state of needing something.
需要 is primarily used in economic and business contexts.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 需要が高い/ある (there is high demand)
- 需要が増える/減る (demand increases/decreases)
- 需要に応じる (to meet demand)
- 需要と供給 (supply and demand)
COMPOUND WORDS:
- 需要予測 (demand forecast)
- 需要拡大 (demand expansion)
- 内需 (domestic demand)
- 外需 (foreign demand)
ANTONYM:
- 供給 (supply)
Related Words
Antonym:
供給 (supply)