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Word of the Day - hitsuyou

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Word of the Day:

hitsuyou

Pronunciation:

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Meaning:

necessity; need

Japanese characters:

必要 (ひつよう)

Example:

Isogu hitsuyou wa nai.
急ぐ必要はない。

Translation:

There is no need to hurry.

Antonym :

fuyou (不要)

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