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Grammar JLPT Level N4 - Lesson 22

Structure of が必要(ひつよう):

Noun + + 必要(ひつよう) +
Verb + こと + + 必要(ひつよう) +

Details about が必要(ひつよう):

必要(ひつよう) is a common expression in Japanese which is used to highlight the 'need' or 'necessity' of something. It is a structure that may only be used with nouns, which means that verbs will need to be nominalized (turned into noun-phrases) in order to use this construction.
  • プール(およ)とき水着(みずぎ)必要(ひつよう)
    When swimming in a pool, a swimsuit is necessary.
  • バス運転(うんてん)する特別(とくべつ)免許(めんきょ)必要(ひつよう)
    You need a special license to drive a bus.
  • (かれ)(くるま)()ていないから(むか)()こと必要(ひつよう)
    Because he doesn't have a car, it is necessary to go pick him up.
  • ここ泥棒(どろぼう)(おお)から()かけ(まえ)(かぎ)かけこと必要(ひつよう)
    Because there are a lot of burglars here, it is necessary to lock your door before you go out.
Both and may sometimes be omitted from this expression in casual speech. However, it is a good idea to at least use , to clarify the thing that is 'necessary'.
  • (わたし)運転(うんてん)するとき眼鏡(めがね)必要(ひつよう)
    I need glasses when I drive.
  • 田舎(いなか)() (くるま)必要(ひつよう)
    To live in the countryside, a car is necessary.
が必要(ひつよう)

Usage Notes for が必要(ひつよう):

Synonyms for が必要(ひつよう):

ひつようがある
It is necessary to

Example of が必要(ひつよう)

テストする(とき)えんぴつ必要(ひつよう)です

A pencil is necessary when you take a test.

ケーキ(つく)なら砂糖(さとう)必要(ひつよう)です

If you are going to make a cake, sugar is necessary.

田舎(いなか)()んだら(くるま)必要(ひつよう)です

If you live in the countryside, a car is necessary.

スノーボード()なら手袋(てぶくろ)必要(ひつよう)です

If you are going snowboarding, you need gloves.

(なに)必要(ひつよう)かな〜。

I wonder what I need...

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