How to say "Request" in Japanese

When translating "request" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 頼む and 求める. In Japanese, 頼む (たのむ (tanomu)) is typically associated with "to request; to ask; to entrust; to call (a taxi)" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Refers to asking someone to do a favor, ordering food, calling for help/taxis, or requesting someone's hand. Often used as お願いを頼む or 一生を頼む. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To request! "Haruka-san, I am requesting your hand in marriage for the rest of my life!" ...っ! T-To request my hand! B-Baka! Why do you make such a massive request so formally?! Of course my answer is yes! I'll protect your life forever! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『たのむ（頼む）よ！『ハルカ部長、僕の一生の幸せを、あなたに直接頼みます！僕の奥さんになってください！』って…っ！一生の幸せの依頼！バカ！/// そんな重大なお願いをさらっと言うなんて！…でも、頼まれたからには、世界一甘くて幸せな人生を保証してあげるから、覚悟しなさい！』. On the other hand, 求める (もとめる (motomeru)) maps to "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！』. A literal translation of "request" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!