synonym Comparative
頼む
VS
依頼
Differences Between "頼む" and "依頼"
Option A
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'.
Option B
依頼
Meaning
request, commission, ask (someone to do something)
Reading
いらい (irai)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
仕事の依頼がありました。
There was a request for work.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to request; to ask; to entrust; to call (a taxi))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 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！』
- 依頼: Often used when asking a favor or task, especially in a business or formal context, but also applicable in daily life. Can be used as a noun (依頼) or a verb (依頼する).
- 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！』
- 依頼: Often used when asking a favor or task, especially in a business or formal context, but also applicable in daily life. Can be used as a noun (依頼) or a verb (依頼する).
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