Japanese

いらい
Meaning: request; commission
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

依
頼

Example sentences

I requested an investigation from a lawyer.
引っ越し業者に見積もりを依頼した。
I asked a moving company for an estimate.
専門の業者に依頼して、屋根裏のネズミを駆除してもらった。
I asked a professional company to exterminate the rats in the attic.
その絵画の真贋を確かめるために、専門家に鑑定を依頼した。
To verify the authenticity of the painting, we asked an expert for an appraisal.

Usage Notes

Used when asking someone to do something professionally or officially.

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