請求

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 請求 is read as せいきゅう and can mean “claim” or “request”, depending on context.
• Basic usage: The examples show billing another party for repairs and requesting disclosure of documents.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Distinguishing senses and uses
  • It can demand payment or formally request an act or disclosure; compare 費用を請求する with 公開を請求する.