需

需 — demand, request, need

Learn the correct stroke order for 需 (demand), a 14-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school14 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 14

On'yomi (音読み)ジュju

Kun'yomi (訓読み)—

Strokes14

Radical雨

Frequency#935

Meaningsdemand, request, need

Step-by-Step Diagram

Try Writing It

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Common Words

外需がいじゅforeign demandnoun

軍需ぐんじゅmunitions; military storesnoun

需給じゅきゅうsupply and demandnoun

需要じゅようdemand; neednoun

特需とくじゅemergency demands; special procurement (particularly in time of war)noun

内需ないじゅdomestic demandnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 需 (demand) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 14 strokes with radical 雨.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 需 is #935, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

外需がいじゅ — foreign demand

軍需ぐんじゅ — munitions; military stores

需給じゅきゅう — supply and demand

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (雨)

雨rain 雪snow 雲cloud 雰atmosphere 電electricity 零zero 雷thunder 震quake

Same reading

授impart 従accompany 就concerning 樹timber 儒Confucian

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 需 have?

The kanji 需 (demand) has 14 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 需?

需 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 需 mean?

需 means: demand, request, need. On'yomi readings: ジュ.

What JLPT level is 需?

需 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.