「呼び掛ける」- Calling or Appealing

Explanation

呼び掛ける（呼よびび掛かけるける） is a Japanese verb that primarily means "to call out," "to address," or "to appeal." This word is often used to indicate calling out to someone or making an appeal or invitation to someone.

Grammar Pattern

Grammar Point	Connection	Explanation
呼び掛ける	Noun + に + 呼び掛ける	This verb can be used to call out or appeal to a group or individual.

Basic Usage

• Used to get someone's attention or make an appeal, applicable to individuals or groups.

Examples

• 学生がくせいたちに環境かんきょう保護ほごの重要じゅうよう性せいを呼び掛ける。
• Gakusei-tachi ni kankyou hogo no juuyousei o yobikakeru.
• Appealing to students about the importance of environmental protection.
  

• 彼かれはみんなに協力きょうりょくを呼び掛けた。
• Kare wa minna ni kyouryoku o yobikaketa.
• He appealed to everyone for cooperation.
  

Deep Dive

Usage 1: Calling Out

When you need to get someone's attention, you can use 呼び掛ける.

• 子供こどもが迷子まいごになったので、母親ははおやが大声おおごえで呼び掛けた。
• Kodomo ga maigo ni natta node, hahaoya ga oogoe de yobikaketa.
• The child got lost, so the mother called out loudly.
  

Usage 2: Making an Appeal

When initiating a campaign or activity, you can use 呼び掛ける.

• 政府せいふは国民こくみんに節電せつでんを呼び掛けている。
• Seifu wa kokumin ni setsuden o yobikaketeiru.
• The government is appealing to the public to save electricity.
  

Comparison and Differences

呼び掛ける vs 呼ぶ

• 呼ぶ（呼よぶぶ） generally means "to call" or "to shout," while 呼び掛ける carries more of a sense of "appealing" or "inviting."

Expression	Usage	Example	English Translation
呼ぶ	Simple calling	彼かれを呼ぶ。	Call him.
呼び掛ける	Appealing or inviting	彼かれに参加さんかを呼び掛ける。	Appeal to him to participate.

呼び掛ける vs 促す（うながす）

• 促す（促うながすす） focuses more on "urging" or "prompting," while 呼び掛ける emphasizes "appealing."

Expression	Usage	Example	English Translation
促す	Urging	彼かれに早くはやく行動こうどうするよう促す。	Urge him to act quickly.
呼び掛ける	Appealing	彼かれに協力きょうりょくを呼び掛ける。	Appeal to him for cooperation.

Real-Life Scenarios

Scenario 1: Event Invitation

When organizing an event, you might need to appeal for more participants.

• 皆みなさん、今度こんどのイベントいべんとに参加さんかしてください！皆みなさんの参加さんかをお待まちしています。
• Minna-san, kondo no ibento ni sanka shite kudasai! Minna-san no sanka o omachi shiteimasu.
• Everyone, please participate in this event! We look forward to your participation.
  

Scenario 2: Public Service

Governments or public service organizations often use 呼び掛ける when promoting policies.

• 市役所しやくしょは市民しみんに対たいして、ゴミごみの分別ぶんべつを呼び掛けている。
• Shiyakusho wa shimin ni taishite, gomi no bunbetsu o yobikaketeiru.
• The city office is appealing to citizens to sort their garbage.
  

Grammar Knowledge

The verb 呼び掛ける can be combined with various nouns, and the particle that follows is usually "に." Although it can be translated as "to call out," in Japanese, it carries a richer meaning and is often used in formal contexts or for more official appeals.

Summary

呼び掛ける is an important Japanese verb widely used in daily life and formal situations. Understanding its usage and how it differs from similar verbs will help you communicate more accurately and effectively in Japanese.