邀
go to meet, call
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Readings
On'yomi
- ヨウ
Kun'yomi
- むか.える
- もと.める
Meaning
邀 centers on actively seeking someone out: going to meet them or calling them to come. Both meanings share the idea of initiating contact.
Most common words using 邀
- 邀撃ようげき
interception; counter-attack
Study
Etymology
邀 combines 辶 (movement) with 敫, which likely contributes the sound. The movement radical fits the idea of going to meet someone.
Meaning mnemonic
The movement radical 辶 wraps around 敫. Picture walking along a path to call out and meet someone.
Reading mnemonic
For ヨウ, imagine calling out 'Yo!' to someone you are going to meet: Yo -> ヨウ, and your call brings them to you.