頼む

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 頼む is read as たのむ and is a godan transitive verb for asking someone to do something or commissioning a service.
• Basic usage: Use 箱を運ぶのを兄に頼む for a personal favor and 修理を専門店に頼む for professional work.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Particles for recipient and request
  • The person or shop receiving the request takes に, while the requested action or service is marked by を.
• Favor and commission
  • Asking a brother to move a box is a personal request; entrusting a repair to a specialist shop is closer to commissioning work.