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What is the difference between need and necessary ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
What is the difference between need and necessary ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
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“Need”は動詞で、”necessary”は形容詞です。“Need”は主観的な意味ですが、”necessary”は客観的な意味です。
“It is necessary that people sleep for 8 hours every night.”
“I need coffee in the morning to wake up.”
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Need is more personal and informal. Necessary is very formal. So often, you'll see sentences where I, she/he need something. But it is neccessary for a business or corporation to have something. The business doesn't want to sound "needy" but things are still necessary for them.
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I need beer. I need money.
I have a need for good 焼き鳥!
Beer is necessary for a good party.
Bringing a friend is not necessary, but you'll have more fun.
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