(じゅよう)

じゅよう
noun
demand, need
See also: 受容(じゅよう) (acceptance)
1. demand
The desire and ability of consumers to buy goods or services. Used especially in economic contexts.
The balance of supply and demand is important.
This product is in high demand.
The demand for electricity is increasing.
When summer comes, demand for air conditioning increases all at once.
2. need, requirement
The state of needing something.
需要(じゅよう)ある
There is a need.
This kind of work is in high demand.
To create services that match society's needs.
In this area, there is very high demand for people who teach Japanese.
As the population ages, the need for nursing care services is growing, and securing personnel who can respond has become a challenge.

需要(じゅよう) is primarily used in economic and business contexts.

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • 需要(じゅよう)(たか)い/ある (there is high demand)
  • 需要(じゅよう)()える/()る (demand increases/decreases)
  • 需要(じゅよう)(おう)じる (to meet demand)
  • 需要(じゅよう)供給(きょうきゅう) (supply and demand)

COMPOUND WORDS:

  • 需要(じゅよう)予測(よそく) (demand forecast)
  • 需要(じゅよう)拡大(かくだい) (demand expansion)
  • 内需(ないじゅ) (domestic demand)
  • 外需(がいじゅ) (foreign demand)

ANTONYM:

  • 供給(きょうきゅう) (supply)