所要
Meanings
1
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
Used to describe something that is required or necessary, often in formal or business contexts. Commonly appears in phrases like 所要時間 (required time) or 所要経費 (necessary expenses).
The time required for this task is about 30 minutes.
Please submit the necessary documents.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉までの所要〈時間〉the time required to reach a place
It takes about ten minutes to get to the station.
- 所要の〈物〉the required (documents, procedures, etc.)
Please prepare all the required documents for the application.