This is the 335th most frequent Japanese word.
求め
"求め" (もとめ) means "request," "demand," or "desire."
In this sentence, '求め' is used in the form of the verb '求める', meaning 'to seek' or 'to ask for.'
彼は助けを求めています。
He is seeking help.
In this case, '求め' signifies the act of striving to find or achieve.
正解を求めるのは重要なことです。
Seeking the correct answer is important.
Here, '求め' relates to 'to purchase' or 'to make a request,' indicating ease of acquisition.