頼みます

tanomimasu

to ask for something

この本を頼みます。

I'll ask for this book.

informal

To ask for something, typically a favor, service, or item.

少し時間を頼みます。

I'll ask for a little time.

お水を頼みます。

I'll ask for some water.

Often used in polite requests, especially in service contexts like restaurants or shops.

informal

To depend on someone or something.

彼に頼みます。

I'll depend on him.

Used when entrusting someone with a task or responsibility.

Collocations

頼みますto ask for頼みますよI'll ask for頼みますかWill you ask for

Synonyms

お願いします頼む依頼する

Antonyms

断る拒否する

Related Phrases

お願いしますphrase

Please (more polite)

頼まれたphrase

I was asked

Pro Tip

Polite Requests

Use '頼みます' when making polite requests, especially in formal or service contexts.

Gold Rule

Politeness

This form is more polite than '頼む' (tanomu) and is appropriate in most situations.

Word Origin

From the verb '頼む' (tanomu), meaning 'to ask' or 'to depend on', with the polite suffix '-ます' (masu).

Usage Notes

This is a polite form of the verb '頼む' (tanomu). It is commonly used in requests and when asking for favors or services. The verb can also imply dependence or entrusting someone with a task.

Word Breakdown

頼む

to ask or depend on

root

ます

polite suffix

suffix

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