Meaning and Usage
"要求" (ようきゅう) means "request" or "demand" and is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. It often refers to a strong or official request, such as demands for salary increases or customer requirements.
Common Collocations
- 給料の要求 (きゅうりょうのようきゅう): salary demand
- お客様の要求 (おきゃくさまのようきゅう): customer request
- 技術の要求 (ぎじゅつのようきゅう): technical requirement
Usage Notes
"要求" is often used in business, legal, or formal situations where a clear and sometimes firm request or demand is made. It can be used as a noun or in the verb form "要求する" (to demand/request). Be careful not to confuse it with softer words like "お願い" which imply a polite request rather than a demand.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes use "要求" when a polite request is more appropriate. Use "お願い" or "依頼" when you want to sound more polite or less forceful.