頼みます
tanomimasuTo ask for something; to request; to depend on someone
これを頼みます
I'll have this, please.
彼に頼みます
I'll ask him for help.
Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, often in service settings or when asking for assistance.
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💡Pro Tip
Polite Requests
Use '頼みます' when making requests in formal or service-oriented contexts, such as ordering food or asking for assistance.
⚡Gold Rule
Polite Form
'頼みます' is the polite form of '頼む' (tanomu). Use it in formal settings or when speaking to strangers or superiors.
📖Word Origin
Derived from the verb '頼む' (tanomu), meaning 'to ask' or 'to depend on', with the polite suffix '-ます' (masu) added.
📝Usage Notes
The verb '頼みます' is a polite form of '頼む' (tanomu). It is commonly used when making requests in formal or service-oriented contexts, such as ordering food or asking for assistance. The casual form '頼む' is used among friends or in informal settings.