What is the meaning and reading of this kanji?


I’m reading とんがり帽子のアトリエ and I encountered a kanji which defies all my attempts
to look up, whether by radicals or drawing. I’ve attached a picture, the kanji
in question is at the top of the third line. I assume it means something like
“require” since the sentence seems to mean “As for handling, care is
required,” but I’d like to know the exact meaning and reading. Please also
include the kanji in the answer so I can copy it. Thanks!

[![enter image description
here](https://i.stack.imgur.com/iVeQs.jpg)](https://i.stack.imgur.com/iVeQs.jpg)




This is just a weird graphic variant of 求める, so your guess as to the meaning
is right.




This is just a weird graphic variant of 求める, so your guess as to the meaning
is right.

