Translation guide
The English phrase "call for" has several distinct meanings. This guide covers the most common uses: requesting or demanding something, requiring or necessitating something, and predicting or forecasting something. It also touches on the literal meaning of shouting for someone.
To publicly ask for something to happen, often in an official or collective way.
A versatile verb meaning 'to seek', 'to request', or 'to demand'. It can be used in formal and informal contexts.
The residents are calling for a new park.
A stronger, more formal term for 'demand' or 'request'. Often used in official statements or negotiations.
The labor union is calling for a wage increase.
Literally 'to raise one's voice', used figuratively to mean speaking out or calling for change, often in a social or political context.
Young people raised their voices calling for climate action.
To indicate that a situation or action needs something.
A common phrase meaning 'to need' or 'to require'. It directly conveys that something is necessary.
This problem calls for immediate action.
A more formal verb meaning 'to require' or 'to need'. Often used in written language or formal speech.
A simple pattern meaning '~ is necessary'. It's a straightforward way to express that something calls for something else.
This situation calls for calmness.
To say what is likely to happen, especially in weather or future events.
To shout or call out to someone to come.
Do not directly translate 'call for' as 呼ぶために or similar. The meaning changes significantly based on context. Always consider whether you mean request, require, predict, or literally shout.
成功には忍耐を要する。
Success calls for patience.
She called for the children loudly.