招く
まねく
maneku
VocabularyLevel 49 - JLPT N3
Meaning
to invite
to beckon · to cause · to bring about
Signification
inviter
faire signe · causer · provoquer
Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The word 招く (まねく) means 'to invite'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of to invite.
Example Sentences
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.
J'ai invité un ami chez moi.
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.
On devrait éviter les actions qui invitent des problèmes.
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