求める

もとめる

to request, to ask for; to seek, to search for

Also:to purchase

What does 求める mean?

求める is a Japanese verb meaning to request, to ask for; to seek, to search for in English. It can also be translated as to purchase depending on context. It is written as 求める in kanji, もとめる in hiragana, and motomeru in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.

Example sentences

いつでも彼の援助を求められます。

You can always ask for his help.

彼はより良い生活を求めてブラジルに移住した。

He immigrated to Brazil in search of a better life.