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要
Readings
よう
you
English
Noun (futsuumeishi)
cornerstone, main point, keystone
Noun (futsuumeishi)
requirement, need
Noun or verb acting prenominally
necessary, required
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Kanjis
要 ON: ヨウ KUN: い.る, かなめ
need, main point, essence, pivot, key to

Stroke: 9 Grade: 4 JLPT: N2 SKIP: 2-6-3 FC: 1040.0