呼ぶ (よぶ): meaning and examples

Key takeaways

呼ぶ (よぶ) means to call out / to invite.

See example sentences below.

呼ぶ at a glance

呼ぶ

よぶyobu

N5verb

to call out / to invite

呼ぶよぶyobuN5Japanese vocabulary

Core meaning of 呼ぶ

Core meaning

to call out / to invite

Basic example sentences

Example 1

友だちをよぶ。

Translation

I call out to my friend.

Example 2

パーティーにともだちをよんだ。

Translation

I invited friends to the party.

N3Vocabulary

10 Japanese Words for Invitations and Gatherings

Essential N3 Vocabulary (招待, 誘う, 参加, etc.)

10 Japanese Words for Invitations and Gatherings | Essential N3 Vocabulary (招待, 誘う, 参加, etc.)

A collection of 10 essential N3 words frequently used when inviting someone to a Japanese gathering or event. Master context-appropriate vocabulary like '招待' (invitation), '誘う' (to invite), and '参加' (participation) all at once.

N3Kanji

Kanji 呼: call, call out to, invite

Kanji 呼: meanings, readings, and example words.

呼ぶ (よぶ): meaning and examples | Daily Nihongo