1.
demand
The desire and ability of consumers to buy goods or services. Used especially in economic contexts.
需要と供給のバランスが大切だ。
The balance of supply and demand is important.
この商品は需要が高い。
This product is in high demand.
電力需要が増えている。
The demand for electricity is increasing.
夏になると冷房の需要が一気に増える。
When summer comes, demand for air conditioning increases all at once.
新型の車が発売されてから需要が伸び続けており、工場では生産が追いつかない状況だ。
Since the new car model was released, demand has kept growing, and factories can't keep up with production.
2.
need, requirement
The state of needing something.
需要がある。
There is a need.
この仕事は需要が高い。
This kind of work is in high demand.
社会の需要に合わせたサービスを作る。
To create services that match society's needs.
この地域では日本語を教える人の需要がとても高い。
In this area, there is very high demand for people who teach Japanese.
高齢化が進む中で介護サービスの需要が増えており、対応できる人材の確保が課題になっている。
As the population ages, the need for nursing care services is growing, and securing personnel who can respond has become a challenge.
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)