Vocab Info
N5 う-verb (ぶ), Transitive verb
呼ぶto call out (to), to call, to invoke
Dictionary Definition
Common
う-verb (ぶ), Transitive verb
1.
to call out (to), to call, to invoke
2.
to summon (a doctor, etc.)
3.
to invite
4.
to designate, to name, to brand
5.
to garner (support, etc.), to gather
6.
to take as one's wife
Archaic,See Also:
All Forms
呼ぶ 【よぶ】、喚ぶ 【よぶ】
Details
Pitch Accent
よ
ぶ
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お母さんを呼ぶ。
I will call for my mother.
タクシーを呼びます。
I will call a cab.
大きな声で息子の名前を呼んだのに、返事がなかった。
Despite calling my son's name with a loud voice, there was no response.
パーティーに沢山の友達を呼びましょう!
Let's invite lots of friends to the party!
先生にいきなり呼ばれてビックリしてしまった。
I got surprised getting suddenly called out to by the teacher.
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