JLPT N5 Beginner
呼ぶ
To call out to, summon, invite, or refer to by name.
Readings
Other forms
呼びます polite
呼んで te-form
呼んだ past
呼ばない negative
呼ばれる passive
呼べる potential
喚ぶ rare kanji
1 Verb (Godan)
To call / To summon
Describes the act of vocalizing to attract attention or requesting the arrival of a person or vehicle.
Example
気分 が 悪い ので 、 タクシー を 呼んで ください 。
I don't feel well, so please call a taxi.
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2 Verb (Godan)
To name / To refer to as
Specifies the name, nickname, or term used to identify a person or object.
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3 Verb (Godan)
To invite (over)
Indicates inviting someone to come to a specific place, such as one’s home, a wedding, or a party.
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4 Verb (Godan)
To cause / To attract
Refers to attracting or resulting in a specific state, reaction, or consequence, often used in set phrases.
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