呼ぶ
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 呼ぶ
1
to call out (to); to call; to invoke
Examples
あなたが呼べば、彼は来るでしょう。
He will come if you call him.
2
to summon (a doctor, etc.)
Examples
「本当に警察を呼びたいのか」と僕は彼女に尋ねた。
"Are you sure you want to call the police?" I asked her.
3
to invite
Examples
パーティーに呼んでもらいましたが今回は行けません。
You invited me to your party, but I can't make it this time.
4
to designate; to name; to brand
Examples
あなたをケパと呼ぶことにします。
You will be called Cephas.
5
to garner (support, etc.); to gather
Examples
この映画は大変な人気を呼んだ。
This movie has won great popularity.
6
Archaic
to take as one's wife
Kanji in this Word
呼
8 strokes
Frequency: 498
JLPT N2
Grade 6
Meanings
call
call out to
invite
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
よ.ぶ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
よぶ
喚
12 strokes
Frequency: 1120
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
yell
cry
call
scream
summon
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
わめ.く
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