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จำเป็น
Essential or required in a given situation. Thai speakers use จำเป็น when something is truly needed or unavoidable - like documents for visa applications, medicine when sick, or explaining why you must do something. Often paired with ต้อง (must) for emphasis. More formal than just saying 'want' or 'need'.
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