Meaning of よぶ in Japanese
Definition of よぶ
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(v5b, vt) to call out (to); to call; to invoke
あなたが呼べば、彼はくるでしょう。
He will come if you call him. -
to summon (a doctor, etc.)
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. -
to invite
「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. -
to designate; to name; to brand
この映画は大変な人気を呼んだ。
This movie has won great popularity. -
to garner (support, etc.); to gather
あなたをケパと呼ぶことにします。
You will be called Cephas. - to take as one's wife
Words related to よぶ
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(v5b, vi) to reach; to amount to; to befall; to happen to; to extend
その地震で広範囲に及ぶ被害がでた。
The earthquake caused widespread damage. -
to be up to the task; to come up to
その問題は私の力の及ぶところではなかった。
The problem was beyond my reach. -
to compare with; to be a match (for)
彼は父親には及ばない。
He is not equal to his father. - to commit (a crime)
- to require (to do) (usu. used in the negative)
- (exp) being fast asleep (and totally unaware of what is going on around one)
- know-it-all manner
- (adj-i) (staying) up late at night
- (n) gossip; rumor; rumour
