頼む

たのむ

To request, to ask a favor

N5verb·tanomu

How to remember it

頼 (rely on) + む — you rely on someone when you ask them for a favor.

Example sentences

  • 私は彼に仕事を頼みました。

    わたしはかれにしごとをたのみました。

    I asked him to do the work.

  • お願いします、これを頼みます。

    おねがいします、これをたのみます。

    Please, I ask you for this.

Usage

Takes に for the person asked; used for requests, errands, and orders.

Related words

頼もしいお願いする頼る

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