招く
まねく
maneku
JLPT N5verbVocabularyLevel 6 - JLPT N5
Quick answer
招く (まねく (maneku)) means "to invite". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
to invite
Also : to ask · to beckon · to cause · to bring about
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Example Sentences
問題を招くような行動は避けるべきだ。
もんだいをまねくようなこうどうはさけるべきだ。
One should avoid actions that invite problems.
友人を家に招いた。
ゆうじんをいえにまねいた。
I invited a friend to my house.
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Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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