How to say "Request" in Japanese

When translating "request" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 求める and 要請. 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, 要請 (ようせい (yōsei)) maps to "request, demand, appeal, call" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Often used in formal contexts, such as by an organization, government, or public body to make a strong request or demand to another party or to the public. It can be a noun or verb. A literal translation of "request" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!