1.
to call (someone)
To call out to someone to get their attention, or to summon someone.
2.
to invite
To ask someone to come to an event or gathering.
3.
to call, to name
To refer to someone or something by a particular name.
TRANSITIVITY: 他動詞 (transitive). No pair verb. Pattern: Xを呼ぶ (call X).
ASPECT: ている indicates ongoing action. 呼んでいる = 'is calling.'
COMMON PATTERNS:
- タクシーを呼ぶ (call a taxi)
- 医者を呼ぶ (call a doctor)
- 友達を呼ぶ (invite a friend)
- 名前で呼ぶ (call by name)
Godan verb: te-form 呼んで. Versatile verb for summoning, inviting, and naming.