Word details
呼ばれる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 呼ばれる.
Dictionary
Entry
1
Passive form of 呼ぶ
to be called out
Examples
私の名前が暗闇の中で二度呼ばれるのが聞こえた。
I heard my name called twice in the dark.
2
to be called (a name); to be referred to as
Examples
バラは花の女王と呼ばれている。
The rose is called the queen of flowers.
3
to be invited (to)
Examples
私たちは今晩食事に呼ばれました。
We have been invited to dinner this evening.
4
to be summoned; to be called; to be sent for
5
Kansai-ben
to be treated to (a meal, drink, etc.)
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
呼
call, call out to, invite
8 strokesFrequency 498JLPT N2Grade 6
On
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Kun
よ.ぶ
Nanori
よぶ
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