招く
N3まねく
[maneku]
Definitions
1.Godan verb with 'ku' ending; transitive verb
to invite; to ask
2.Godan verb with 'ku' ending; transitive verb
to beckon; to wave someone in; to gesture to
3.Godan verb with 'ku' ending; transitive verb
to call in; to send for; to summon
4.Godan verb with 'ku' ending; transitive verb
to bring on oneself; to cause; to incur; to lead to; to result in
Example Sentences
友人を家に招いて食事をした。
I invited a friend to my house for a meal.
子供は窓越しに友達を手で招いた。
The child beckoned to a friend with a wave of the hand through the window.
誤解を招くような発言は避けよう。
Let's avoid statements that invite misunderstanding.