呼ぶ

verb (godan)よぶ · yobu

1. Englishto 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. Englishto 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. Englishto 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. Englishto 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. Englishto 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. Englishto take as one's wife

Source: JMdict (EDRDG) · CC BY-SA 4.0 (EDRDG)