頼む
たのむ
tanomu
JLPT N5verbVocabularyLevel 8 - JLPT N5
Quick answer
頼む (たのむ (tanomu)) means "to request". It is a Japanese verb. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
to request
Also : to ask · to beg
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Example Sentences
店員に水を頼みました。
てんいんにみずをたのみました。
I asked the server for water.
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Last updated Jul 25, 2026
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