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特需

とくじゅ

N1temporary surge in demand · special demand

Examples

大きな祭りの開催で町の宿に特需が生まれた。

工場は一時的な特需に対応して生産を増やした。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: 特需 (とくじゅ) is a noun for a temporary surge in demand caused by a particular event or circumstance.
  • Basic usage: 特需が生まれる describes the surge arising, and 特需に対応する describes production responding to it.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • The temporary character of 特需
    • Both contexts presuppose exceptional demand triggered by a special cause, rather than ordinary demand that continues as usual.

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