頼む

To ask a favor, entrust a task, or order items.

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頼みます polite form

頼む plain form

頼んで te-form

頼んだ past tense

頼める potential form

1 Verb (Godan)

To ask

Indicates requesting someone to perform an action or take care of a matter on your behalf.

Example

友達に買い物を頼んだ。

I asked my friend to do the shopping for me.

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2 Verb (Godan)

To order

Refers to formally requesting goods or services, such as food at a restaurant or a delivery package.

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頼む

たのむ

To ask a favor, entrust a task, or order items.

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