What does 必要 mean?
必要 is a Japanese noun meaning “necessary” in English. It can also be translated as “necessity” depending on context. It is written as 必要 in kanji, ひつよう in hiragana, and hitsuyou in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N4 vocabulary.
Example sentences
私達が生きていくためには衣食住が必要です。
We need food, clothes and a home in order to live.
歯医者に行く必要はないですよ。
You don't need to go to the dentist's.