yobu

Godan Verb (bu)

1. to call out (to); to call; to invoke

Transitive
あなたが べば、彼 かれ るでしょう。
anataga yobeba karewa kurudeshō.
He will come if you call him.
Godan Verb (bu)

2. to summon (a doctor, etc.)

Transitive
「本当 ほんと警察 けいさつ びたいのか」と ぼく彼女 かのじょ たずねた。
"hontōni kēsatsuo yobitai no"kato bokuwa kanojoni tazune. ta
"Are you sure you want to call the police?" I asked her.
Godan Verb (bu)

3. to invite

Transitive
パーティーに んでもらいましたが今回 こんかい けません。
pātiini yonde moraimashitaga konkaiwa ikemasen.
You invited me to your party, but I can't make it this time.
Godan Verb (bu)

4. to designate; to name; to brand

Transitive
あなたをケパと ぶことにします。
anatao kepato yobu kotoni shimasu.
You will be called Cephas.
Godan Verb (bu)

5. to garner (support, etc.); to gather

Transitive
この映画 えうが大変 たいへん人気 にんき んだ。
kono ēgawa taihenna ninkio yonda.
This movie has won great popularity.
Godan Verb (bu)

6. to take as one's wife

Transitive
Archaic
Related to 娶る
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