NichiDict

召す

N1
めす
[mesu]
Illustration for 召す

Meanings

1.GodanTransitive

to call; to summon; to send for; to invite

2.GodanTransitive

to eat; to drink

3.GodanTransitive

to put on; to wear

4.GodanTransitive

to buy; to purchase

5.GodanTransitive

to take (a bath)

6.GodanIntransitive

to ride; to get in (a vehicle); to take

7.GodanTransitive

to catch (a cold)

8.GodanTransitive

to put on (years); to get old

9.GodanIntransitive

to strike one's fancy; to please one

10.GodanTransitive

to do

11.GodanTransitive

to commit seppuku

12.Aux-verbGodan

indicates respect

Examples

殿様は家臣を城に召して会議を開いた。

The lord summoned his retainers to the castle for a meeting.

殿下はお気に入りの着物を召して晩餐に出席された。

His Highness wore his favorite kimono and attended the dinner.

どうぞこちらの椅子にお召しください。

Please, do take this seat.