VocabJLPT N2
necessity
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. necessity
  2. 2. need
The state or degree of something being necessary or needed. It is commonly used when discussing whether something is required or when arguing for the importance of something, such as in essays or debates.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Why is there any necessity to give him special treatment?

Sentence 2

He wrote in his diary that "he had come to understand the necessity of silence."

Sentence 3

On the ground, the need for additional staff is being debated.

Sentence 4

Do those materials actually need to be done by tonight?

Sentence 5

Even if you're right, there's still a necessity to choose your words carefully.