Grammar JLPT Level N4 - Lesson 22
Structure of が必要(ひつよう):
Noun + が + 必要 + だ
Verb + こと + が + 必要 + だ
Details about が必要(ひつよう):
が必要 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.
- プールで泳ぐときは水着が必要だ。When swimming in a pool, a swimsuit is necessary.
- バスを運転するには特別な免許が必要だ。You need a special license to drive a bus.
- 彼は車を持っていないから迎えに行くことが必要だ。Because he doesn't have a car, it is necessary to go pick him up.
- ここは泥棒が多いから出かける前に鍵をかけることが必要だ。Because there are a lot of burglars here, it is necessary to lock your door before you go out.
- 私は運転するときは眼鏡が必要。I need glasses when I drive.
- 田舎に住 むには車が必要。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)
テストをする時はえんぴつが必要です。
A pencil is necessary when you take a test.
ケーキを作るなら、砂糖が必要です。
If you are going to make a cake, sugar is necessary.
田舎に住んだら、車が必要です。
If you live in the countryside, a car is necessary.
スノーボードに行くなら、手袋が必要です。
If you are going snowboarding, you need gloves.
何が必要かな〜。
I wonder what I need...
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