要る

いる
JLPT:N5
Frequency:

1To be needed; to be necessary; to require. A godan verb (negative 要らない, polite 要ります) — note this is a different word from the ichidan existence verb 居る/いる, despite sharing the reading. Often written in kana, but the kanji 要る is also common in writing.

Group 1 VerbIntransitive VerbUsually Kana

Examples

海外旅行にはパスポートがいる。

You need a passport for overseas travel.

このアプリを使うのに登録はいりますか?

Do I need to register to use this app?

心配はいらないよ、ちゃんとやるから。

You don't need to worry — I'll handle it properly.

引っ越しには思った以上にお金がいる。

Moving costs more money than I expected.

袋はいりますか?

Do you need a bag?

Word Relationships