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呼ぶ

よぶ

Readings

よぶ

Meanings

  1. 1.
    v5b, vtto call out (to); to call; to invoke
  2. 2.
    v5b, vtto summon (a doctor, etc.)
  3. 3.
    v5b, vtto invite
  4. 4.
    v5b, vtto designate; to name; to brand
  5. 5.
    v5b, vtto garner (support, etc.); to gather
  6. 6.
    v5b, vtto take as one's wife

Kanji breakdown

呼
N48 strokesGrade 6

Example sentences

あなたが呼べば、彼は来るでしょう。

He will come if you call him.

「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.

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.

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呼ぶよぶ

to call out (to); to call; to summon (a doctor, etc.); to invite; to designate; to name; to garner (support, etc.)

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