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呼(よ)ぶ
Rank #348

Meanings

  • Godan verb with 'bu' ending, transitive verb
    1. to call out (to); to call; to invoke
  • 2. to summon (a doctor, etc.)
  • 3. to invite
  • 4. to designate; to name; to brand
  • 5. to garner (support, etc.); to gather
  • Godan verb with 'bu' ending, transitive verb, archaic
    6. to take as one's wife

Readings

呼ぶ
(97%)
よぶ
(2%)
喚ぶ
(<1%)
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