〜必要がある
〜必要がある means need to do. It is a JLPT N4 grammar point. This follows the dictionary form of a verb and says that there is a need to do that action. It is often used to explain what is necessary because of the situation, rather than personal feeling.
Japanese sources describe it as 「〜する必要がある」.
〜必要がある examples
毎日少し練習する必要があります。
You need to practice a little every day.
この紙は明日までに出す必要があります。
This paper needs to be submitted by tomorrow.
〜必要がある exercises
Pick what belongs in the parentheses. The answer is marked below.
明日は早いので、早く寝る（ ）。
- 必要があります ✓
- ことができます
- つもりです
- ところです
Because tomorrow starts early, I need to sleep early.
この薬は食べたあとで飲む（ ）。
- ことになります
- 必要があります ✓
- ようになります
- 方です
This medicine needs to be taken after eating.
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