招
招
beckon, invite, summon, engage
8 strokesFrequency 840JLPT N2Grade 5
On
ショウ
Kun
まね.く
Dictionary
Common Words
1
to invite; to ask
Examples
私たちはジェーンとエレンを招くつもりだ。
We are going to invite Jane and Ellen.
2
to beckon; to wave someone in; to gesture to
Examples
警官は人差し指で僕を招いた。
The policeman beckoned to me with his forefinger.
3
to call in; to send for; to summon
4
to bring on oneself; to cause; to incur; to lead to; to result in
Examples
私の誤りは彼の怒りを招いた。
My mistake incurred his anger.
1
invitation
Examples
ご招待をありがとうございます。
Thank you for your invitation.
1
beckoning
Examples
彼女は僕に中へはいるよう手招きした。
She beckoned me to come in.
1
Law
summons; subpoena; citation
Examples
彼は証言をするために召喚された。
He was called to give evidence.
2
summoning (a spirit, demon, etc.); evocation; invocation
1
(written) invitation; letter of invitation
Examples
私は招待状の封筒の宛名書きをしました。
I addressed the envelope containing the invitation.
1
to invite in; to show someone in
Examples
彼は仕事仲間を歓迎して家に招き入れた。
He welcomed his fellow worker into his home.
1
call; summons; convening; convocation
Examples
大統領は軍隊を招集した。
The President called out the troops.
1
invitee
Examples
その式典は中国からの招待客のために行われた。
The ceremony was held in honor of the guest from China.
1
to gesture to come closer; to beckon; to call; to summon
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