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依頼
irai
Description
「依頼」は、だれかに何かをしてくれるように、たのむことです。
"依頼" means asking someone to do something for you.
仕事の場面でよく使う、少しかたい言葉です。
It is a somewhat formal word often used in work situations.
Meanings
依頼irai
a request; asking someone to do something
友達に仕事の依頼をしました。
I asked a friend to do some work.
依頼するirai suru
to request; to ask someone to do something
先生に手紙の翻訳を依頼した。
I asked the teacher to translate a letter.
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Notes
- Etymology
依 (rely on) + 頼 (request), forming a formal word for making a request.
- Nuance
More formal than 頼む; common in business and written contexts.
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