godan verb (-ku), transitive verb
Used when inviting someone to an event, a place, or to do something together. The object is the person being invited.
友達をパーティーに招いた。
I invited my friends to the party.
彼は私を食事に招いてくれた。
He kindly invited me to dinner.
godan verb (-ku), transitive verb
beckon; wave in; gesture to come
Focuses on the physical gesture of summoning someone closer, often with a hand motion. The object is the person being beckoned.
彼女は手で招いて、中に入るように合図した。
She beckoned with her hand, signaling to come inside.
godan verb (-ku), transitive verb
Used when requesting someone's presence, often for a specific purpose such as a meeting, a service, or an official matter. The object is the person being summoned.
社長は秘書を会議室に招いた。
The president summoned the secretary to the meeting room.
医者を招いて往診してもらった。
We called in a doctor for a house call.
godan verb (-ku), transitive verb
bring upon oneself; cause; incur; lead to
Used when an action or situation brings about a negative result, such as trouble, danger, or misunderstanding. The object is the undesirable outcome.
その発言は誤解を招いた。
That remark caused a misunderstanding.
不注意が事故を招くこともある。
Carelessness can sometimes lead to accidents.