Japanese DictionaryDefinition of よぶ
- (v5b, vt) to call out (to); to call; to invoke
あなたが呼べば、彼はくるでしょう。
He will come if you call him. - to summon (a doctor, etc.)
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. - to invite
「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. - to designate; to name; to brand
この映画は大変な人気を呼んだ。
This movie has won great popularity. - to garner (support, etc.); to gather
あなたをケパと呼ぶことにします。
You will be called Cephas. - to take as one's wife
