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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