- to invite; to ask
- to beckon; to wave someone in; to gesture to
- to call in; to send for; to summon
- to bring on oneself; to cause; to incur; to lead to; to result in
Godan verb with 'ku' ending; transitive verb
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[Person] invites [Person] to go to [Place]
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- to invite; to ask
- to beckon; to wave someone in; to gesture to
- to call in; to send for; to summon
- to bring on oneself; to cause; to incur; to lead to; to result in
This meaning is used when referring to inviting someone to an event or asking someone to come over.
This usage is when someone gestures to another person, often to come closer or to approach them.
This meaning is used when referring to requesting someone to come, often in a formal context, such as calling for a person to attend a meeting or appointment.
This usage refers to causing a situation or effect, often implying that the subject is responsible for it happening.
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Refers to the act of inviting, beckoning, or summoning someone to come closer or to participate.
Specifically refers to an invitation, usually for events or gatherings.
Refers to the general act of calling someone, which can include inviting or summoning.
Means to tempt or invite someone to join in an activity, often implying a more casual context than 招く.
Refers to pulling something closer, can have a similar connotation of attracting or beckoning.
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