呼ぶ
- Common
- Godan verb with 'bu' ending
- transitive verb
呼ぶ
Common
Godan
Transitive
1
Godan verb with 'bu' endingtransitive 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' endingtransitive 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' endingtransitive 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' endingtransitive 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' endingtransitive 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' endingtransitive verb
archaic
to take as one's wife
See also:
娶る (めとる)
Other forms
喚ぶ 【よぶ】 (rarely used kanji form)