Kanji · N3 · 8 strokes
呼 / to call
Kanji for to call or to invite.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | コ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | よ.びます | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
呼 carries the meaning to call or to invite.
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How to write 呼
Trace 呼 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.
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Common compounds with 呼
呼びますよびますto call
呼びますよびますto invite
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呼 in context
タクシーを呼びましょうか。
たくしーをよびましょうか。
Shall I call a taxi?
誕生日のパーティーに友達を呼びたいです。
たんじょうびのぱーてぃーにともだちをよびたいです。
I want to invite friends to my birthday party.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 呼 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
呼 — Kanji Practice
8 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/呼
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