よ
呼
 
ぶ

Godan verb, transitive verb

  1. to call out (to), to call, to invoke.
  2. to summon (a doctor, etc.).
  3. to invite.
  4. to designate, to name, to brand.
  5. to garner (support, etc.), to gather.
  6. to take as one's wife. Archaism.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
よ
呼
 
ぶ
呼ぶ よぶ ✔
よ
喚
 
ぶ
喚ぶ よぶ

Contained Kanji Breakdown

call, call out to, invite
よ.ぶ コ よぶ (6th, N3)
mouth
くち コウ ク (1st, N4)
question mark, ?
コ オ か (Kentei Pre-1)
katakana no radical (no. 4)
ヘツ えい よう (Kentei 1)
feathered stick, barb radical (no. 6)
ケツ かぎ (Kentei 1)