呼ぶ
Reading: よぶ
Meaning: to call, to invite, to summon
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Example Sentence
I'm inviting friends to have a party.
Usage Notes
呼ぶ is used when calling someone's name, inviting people, or summoning someone. It can mean 'to call out to someone' (名前を呼ぶ), 'to invite' (パーティーに呼ぶ), or 'to call for help' (助けを呼ぶ). The potential form is 呼べる.
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