Translation and Meaning of: 呼び出す - yobidasu

Etymology and Definition

The Japanese word 「呼び出す」 (yobidasu) is composed of the kanji 「呼」 (yo) and 「出す」 (dasu). The first kanji, 「呼」, means "to call" or "to invoke" and is often used in contexts involving calling someone or something by name. The second kanji, 「出す」, means "to take out" or "to extract." Thus, the combination of these two parts creates the meaning of "calling out" or simply "to summon." This word is used in everyday Japanese to describe the action of calling someone to come closer or respond to a call.

In the grammatical context, 「呼び出す」 functions as a transitive verb, meaning it requires a direct object to complete its meaning. This implies that it is necessary to specify who or what is being called. The form of the verb can also change depending on the level of formality required in the conversation, such as in formal emails or everyday conversations.

Use and Variations

• "呼ぶ" (yobu): This is a simpler form that means "to call", without the aspect of "bringing out".
• "出す" (dasu): Means "to take out" or "to put out", used alone in different contexts.

In addition to its literal use, 「呼び出す」 can also be employed in more figurative contexts, for example, to describe the calling of functions or methods in programming, or even to symbolize the evocation of memories in a more poetic or literary scope. This flexibility in usage makes it a very practical and versatile word, adapting well to various contexts in the Japanese language.

Interestingly, the verb 「呼び出す」 is also frequently used in school and work situations, where someone can be called for an unexpected meeting or gathering. This action can evoke various emotions depending on the context: it can be a long-awaited meeting filled with enthusiasm or a sudden call that creates tension.

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Verb conjugation of 呼び出す

• 呼び出します - polite form
• 呼び出しますか - Polite question form
• 呼び出せ - imperative form
• 呼び出せない - negative form

Synonyms and similar words

• 呼び出し (Yobidashi) - Summons; a call, usually used in formal contexts such as in courts or hearings.
• 呼出し (Yobidashi) - Chamada; summons, a synonym of 呼び出し, used in similar contexts.
• 呼び出しをかける (Yobidashi wo kakeru) - Make a call; summon someone to a place or meeting.
• コールする (Kōru suru) - Make a call; a more informal term that can refer to calling or summoning someone in a more casual sense.

呼び出す

Romaji: yobidasu
Kana: よびだす
Type: verb
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Translation / Meaning: to summon; call (e.g. phone)

Meaning in English: to summon;to call (e.g. phone)

Definition: Call to alert people about the whereabouts of other people or things.

Example Sentences - (呼び出す) yobidasu

See below some example sentences:

私は彼女を呼び出す必要があります。

Watashi wa kanojo o yobidasu hitsuyō ga arimasu

I need to call her.

I need to call her.

• 私 (watashi) - Japanese personal pronoun that means "I"
• は (wa) - topic particle that indicates the subject of the sentence, in this case "I"
• 彼女 (kanojo) - Japanese personal pronoun that means "she"
• を (wo) - direct object particle that indicates the object of the action, in this case "her"
• 呼び出す (yobidasu) - Japanese verb that means "to call"
• 必要 (hitsuyou) - Japanese adjective meaning "necessary"
• が (ga) - subject particle indicating the subject of the action, in this case "I"
• あります (arimasu) - Japanese verb that means "have", used to indicate the existence of something