A request or entreaty — asking someone earnestly for something.
彼の請いを断ることはできなかった。
I couldn't refuse his request.
母は子供の請いに弱く、ついお菓子を買ってしまう。
Mothers are often weak to their children's pleas and end up buying sweets.
彼は助けを請い、声を震わせて事情を説明した。
He begged for help and explained the situation with a trembling voice.