呼ぶ
よぶ
JLPT N5 · vocab_verbMeaning
To call
Examples
タクシーを呼びます。
I call a taxi.
📖 How to Use
「呼ぶ」is a verb meaning "To call." Practice conjugating it: polite form (〜ます), negative (〜ません), and te-form (〜て).
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
A common mistake with 「呼ぶ」is mixing up plain form and polite form. On JLPT, both appear — know both.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい2 & もんだい3
Verbs like 「呼ぶ」appear in grammar questions where you need to choose the correct conjugated form.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「呼ぶ」mean in Japanese?+
「呼ぶ」means "To call". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_verb" category.
How do you read 「呼ぶ」?+
「呼ぶ」is read as「よぶ」.
Is 「呼ぶ」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「呼ぶ」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「呼ぶ」?+
タクシーを呼びます。 — I call a taxi.
Practice 「呼ぶ」 with spaced repetition