What does 招く mean?
招く is a Japanese verb meaning “to invite” in English. It can also be translated as “to beckon, to call in, to bring on oneself” depending on context. It is written as 招く in kanji, まねく in hiragana, and maneku in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
私たちはジェーンとエレンを招くつもりだ。
We are going to invite Jane and Ellen.
警官は人差し指で僕を招いた。
The policeman beckoned to me with his forefinger.
私の誤りは彼の怒りを招いた。
My mistake incurred his anger.