How to say "plea" in Japanese

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アピールCommon
noun, suru verb, transitive verbCovers a plea in the sense of a public appeal or call for something, such as an appeal for peace; it emphasizes making a request openly and persuasively to a broad audience.
願いねがいJLPT N3approx.Common
nounCovers a plea as a personal request or entreaty, expressing what one sincerely hopes someone will grant; it suits an earnest, individual entreaty rather than a public appeal.
市長しちょうは私達わたしたちの願ねがいを聞き入ききいれてくれた。↗
The mayor granted our request.

Use 「アピール」 for a plea made publicly, like an appeal for peace, and 「願い」 for a personal request or entreaty directed at someone.

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