招く
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 招く
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.
Kanji in this Word
招
8 strokes
Frequency: 840
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
beckon
invite
summon
engage
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
まね.く
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