依頼

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 依頼(いらい) means asking someone to do something for one.
• Basic usage: It is used as a noun or as 依頼する when requesting repairs or work with a deadline.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Register compared with 頼む
  • 頼む(たのむ) is widely used for everyday requests. 依頼する gives a relatively formal expression to a work-related or official request.