synonym Comparative
電話する
VS
頼む
Differences Between "電話する" and "頼む"
Option A
電話する
Meaning
to make a phone call
Reading
でんわする (denwa suru)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
友達に電話して、会議の時間を伝えました。
I called my friend and told them the meeting time.
Option B
頼む
Meaning
to request; to ask; to entrust; to call (a taxi)
Reading
たのむ (tanomu)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼は重要なプロジェクトの資料作成を、最も信頼している優秀な部下に「時間をかけて丁寧に仕上げてほしい」と_______ました。
He requested his most trusted and excellent subordinate to create the important project materials, saying 'I want you to finish it carefully taking time'.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to make a phone call)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 電話する: Used when making a phone call to someone. Can be used with に (ni) to indicate the person or place being called.
- 頼む: 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！』
- 電話する: Used when making a phone call to someone. Can be used with に (ni) to indicate the person or place being called.
- 頼む: 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！』
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