noun
written acknowledgment; receipt
A formal written document acknowledging receipt of something, such as money or goods. Common in business and official contexts.
代金を受け取ったら、請書を発行してください。
Please issue a written acknowledgment once you receive the payment.
請書に署名と捺印をお願いします。
Please sign and seal the written acknowledgment.
領収書 is a standard receipt for general transactions, while 請書 is a more formal written acknowledgment often used in business or official settings.
Compound of 請け (uke, 'receiving') + 書 (sho, 'document').