ichidan verb, transitive verb
Expresses a personal desire or wish for something, often abstract or emotional.
彼は心の平安を求めている。
He seeks peace of mind.
人々はより良
People gathered in the city seeking a better life.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
Used when asking someone to do something or provide something, often with a sense of requirement or expectation.
会社は従業員に残業を求めた。
The company demanded overtime from its employees.
彼女は上司に説明を求めた。
She asked her boss for an explanation.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
seek; search for; look for; pursue
Actively looking for something concrete or abstract, such as a job, pleasure, or a solution.
彼は新しい仕事を求めている。
He is looking for a new job.
問題の解決策を求めて話し合った。
They discussed seeking a solution to the problem.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
Polite or formal alternative to 買う, often used in business or service contexts.
See also: 買う
お客様が当店でお求めになった商品です。
This is the item you purchased at our store.
切符は駅の窓口でお求めください。
Please purchase tickets at the station counter.