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欲求する · noun or participle which takes 'suru'
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 欲求する | 欲求しない |
| Polite | 欲求します | 欲求しません |
| Past polite | 欲求しました | 欲求しませんでした |
| Past | 欲求した | 欲求しなかった |
| Te-form | 欲求して | 欲求しないで |
| Desire | 欲求したい | 欲求したくない |
| Potential | 欲求できる | 欲求できない |
| Passive | 欲求される | 欲求されない |
| Causative | 欲求させる | 欲求させない |
| Causative passive | 欲求させられる | 欲求させられない |
| Volitional | 欲求しよう | |
| Polite volitional | 欲求しましょう | |
| Imperative | 欲求しろ | 欲求するな |
| Conditional | 欲求すれば | 欲求しなければ |
| Tara conditional | 欲求したら | 欲求しなかったら |
Meanings
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noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
A noun for a desire, need, urge, or craving, often used in psychological, social, or analytical contexts. As 欲求する, it means to desire or seek something, but this verb use is somewhat formal compared with everyday 欲しい or 望む.
That advertisement stimulates consumers' desires.
He has a strong need for approval.
Human beings desire safety and peace of mind.
Usage patterns
- 欲求を満たすto satisfy a desire or urge
He satisfies his desire for recognition through his work.
- 欲求を抑えるto suppress a desire or urge
It's hard to suppress the urge to eat while dieting.
- 欲求が高まるfor a desire or urge to grow stronger
When stress builds up, the craving for sweets grows stronger.
- 〈人〉の欲求に応えるto respond to / fulfill someone's desire or need
This product was developed to meet consumers' needs.