よぶ

呼 ぶ

Common word

  1. Godan verb with 'bu' ending, transitive verb

    to call out (to), to call, to invoke

    • あなたが呼べば、彼は来るでしょう。
      He will come if you call him.

  2. Godan verb with 'bu' ending, transitive verb

    to summon (a doctor, etc.)

    • 「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.

  3. Godan verb with 'bu' ending, transitive verb

    to invite

    • 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.

  4. Godan verb with 'bu' ending, transitive verb

    to designate, to name, to brand

    • あなたをケパと呼ぶことにします。
      You will be called Cephas.

  5. Godan verb with 'bu' ending, transitive verb

    to garner (support, etc.), to gather

    • この映画は大変な人気を呼んだ。
      This movie has won great popularity.

  6. Godan verb with 'bu' ending, transitive verb

    to take as one's wife
    archaic