Godan verb, transitive verb
- to call, to invite, to send for, to summon. Honorific or respectful language.
- to eat, to drink.
- to put on, to wear.
- to ride.
- to catch (a cold), to take (a bath), to tickle (one's fancy), to put on (years), to commit (seppuku).
- to do.
- used to show respect. Honorific or respectful language, archaism. Used after the -masu stem of a verb.
Variations
Pronunciation |
Kanji |
Kana |
Is Common |
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召す
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めす
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✔
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Contained Kanji Breakdown
seduce, call, send for
ショウ め.す (7th, N2)
sword, saber, knife
かたな トウ ち (2nd, N1)