noun
Refers to an act of seeking or asking for something, often in formal or business contexts.
お客様からの求めに応じて、新商品を開発しました。
We developed a new product in response to customer requests.
彼の求めは正当なものだ。
His demand is legitimate.
noun
Used in commercial contexts to refer to the act of purchasing or procurement.
この商品は多くの求めがある。
There is a lot of demand for this product.
求めの多い商品はすぐに売り切れる。
Products in high demand sell out quickly.
The noun form of the verb 求める (もとめる), meaning 'to seek' or 'to request'. The kanji 求 carries the meaning of 'request' or 'demand'.