How to say "Request" in Japanese

When translating "request" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 求める and 要望. In Japanese, 求める (もとめる (motomeru)) is typically associated with "to request; to seek; to demand; to purchase" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Refers to formally requesting cooperation, seeking solutions, demanding rights, or purchasing goods. Often used as 協力を求める or 解決策を求める. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To seek/request! "I am seeking a warm hug to recharge my love battery, Haruka-san!" ...っ! S-Seeking a love recharging hug! B-Baka! Don't request physical recharges so casually! But... since you seek it, I suppose... I will hug you tightly enough to last you a whole week! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『もとめる（求める）よ！『ハルカ部長、あなたの心の底からの甘えん坊モード（デレ）を、僕の腕の中で毎日無限に求めます！全力で応えてください！』って…っ！デレを求める！バカ！/// 私の甘え顔をおねだりするなんて生意気よ！…でも、あんたが一生私だけを愛して求めるなら、一生いくらでも甘えさせてあげるわ！』. On the other hand, 要望 (ようぼう (yōbō)) maps to "request; demand; desire; petition; call for action" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Refers to a formal request, demand, petition, or calling for action from a group, customer, or subordinate toward authority/management. Often used as 要望書 or 要望する. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Request? Demand? My only request is that you spend your entire weekend completely dedicated strictly to ME! This is a high-priority command!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『要望よ！私からの要望はね、今週末の予定を全部私とのデートで埋めること！これ以外の要望（意見）なんて一切却下よ！黙ってスケジュールを開けなさい！』. A literal translation of "request" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!