Meaning

Primary

Request

Alternative

Entrust

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

I am reliant on you and I trust you. Therefore, I have a request for you that I'd like to entrust you with.

Reading

いらい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

依頼は断られちゃうかもしれないけど、聞くだけ聞いてみたら。

Your request may be turned down, but it never hurts to ask.

Kanji Composition