Grammar JLPT Level N4 - Lesson 23
Structure of 必要(ひつよう)がある:
Verb + 必要 + が + ある
Details about 必要(ひつよう)がある:
Like が必要, 必要がある is an expression which is used to highlight the 'need' or 'necessity' of something. The primary difference being that 必要がある highlights the need to 'do (A)', and will therefore be used with verbs (without the need for nominalization).
To use 必要がある, just attach it after the plain form of the verb that you want to highlight the 'need' for.
Naturally, this grammar pattern may also be used negatively, to highlight that there is 'no need to do (A)', or that 'doing (A) is not necessary'.
To use 必要がある, just attach it after the plain form of the verb that you want to highlight the 'need' for.
- 明日にテストがあるから、勉強をする必要がある。Because I have a test tomorrow, it is necessary to study.
- 息子はまだ小さいので、いつも一緒にいる必要がある。Since my son is still little, it is necessary for me to be with him at all times.
Naturally, this grammar pattern may also be used negatively, to highlight that there is 'no need to do (A)', or that 'doing (A) is not necessary'.
- カイルは日本語が分かるので、書類を英語に訳す必要がない。Since Kyle understands Japanese, there is no need to translate the documents into English.
- 娘は元気になったので、病院に行く必要がありません。Since my daughter got well, there is no need to go to the hospital.
必要(ひつよう)がある
Usage Notes for 必要(ひつよう)がある:
Synonyms for 必要(ひつよう)がある:
がひつよう
Need, Necessary
ことはない
There is no need to, Never happens
Example of 必要(ひつよう)がある
朝ご飯を食べる必要がある。
It is necessary to eat breakfast.
海外旅行に行きたいなら、パスポートを持っていく必要がある。
It is necessary to take a passport with you if you want to go overseas.
それを明日までに終える必要がある。
It is necessary to finish that by tomorrow.
ホテルに泊まるならカミソリを持って行く必要がある。
If you are going to stay at a hotel, it is necessary to bring a razor.
テストに合格したかったら、先生の話を聞く必要がある。
If you want to pass the test, it is necessary to listen to the teacher's instruction.
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