呼ぶ

よぶ

To call, to invite

N5verb·yobu

How to remember it

Godan verb; 呼 means calling out from the mouth (口).

Example sentences

  • 名前を呼ぶ。

    なまえをよぶ。

    To call someone's name.

  • 友達をディナーに呼んだ。

    ともだちをディナーによんだ。

    I invited a friend to dinner.

Usage

Godan verb; 「〜に呼ぶ」 = invite to (a place/event).

Related words

呼び出す呼吸招待する叫ぶ

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