What does 需要 mean?
需要 is a Japanese noun meaning “demand (for goods)” in English. It is written as 需要 in kanji, じゅよう in hiragana, and juyou in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
夏はエアコンの需要が増える。
Demand for air conditioners rises in summer.
需要があれば、値段も上がる。
If there's demand, prices go up too.