N1
こんせい (konsei)
懇請
earnest request; humble request; entreaty; imploration
💡 Nuance & Usage:
非常に丁寧でかしこまった場面で使われる「心からお願いする」という意味。口語ではあまり使われず、文書や公式な場で用いられることが多い。(It means "to earnestly request from the heart," used in very polite and formal situations. It is rarely used in spoken language, often found in documents or formal settings.)
📝 Example Sentences
彼女は困難な状況から救ってくれるよう、市長に懇請した。
She implored the mayor to save her from the difficult situation.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "懇請"!
困っている友人を助けるため、彼は先生に_______した。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「懇請」は「心から丁寧にお願いする」という意味で、公式な場面や困難な状況での強いお願いによく使われます。
English: 「懇請」 means "to earnestly and politely request from the heart," often used in formal situations or for strong requests in difficult circumstances.
English: 「懇請」 means "to earnestly and politely request from the heart," often used in formal situations or for strong requests in difficult circumstances.
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