How to say "Request" in Japanese

When translating "request" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 頼む and 要望. 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, 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!