What does 頼む mean?
頼む is a Japanese verb meaning “to request, to ask (a favor)” in English. It can also be translated as “to call, to rely on, please” depending on context. It is written as 頼む in kanji, たのむ in hiragana, and tanomu in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N5 vocabulary.
Example sentences
あなたに頼んでもよろしいですか。
May I request a favour of you?
私が頼んだものがまだ届いていません。
I'm still waiting for my order.
田中さんのことを頼むよ。
Take care of Mr. Tanaka for me!