呼よばれる

ichidan verb, intransitive verb

be called out; be hailed

Passive of 呼ぶ; used when someone calls out to you or shouts your name, often to get your attention.

• 後うしろから名な前まえを呼よばれて振ふり返かえった。

  I turned around when my name was called from behind.

ichidan verb, intransitive verb

be called (a name); be referred to as

Used when someone or something is known by a particular name, title, or nickname.

• 彼かれはみんなから「先せん生せい」と呼よばれている。

  He is called 'Sensei' by everyone.

ichidan verb, intransitive verb

be invited (to)

Used when someone is invited to an event, party, or gathering.

• 友とも達だちの結けっ婚こん式しきに呼よばれた。

  I was invited to my friend's wedding.

ichidan verb, intransitive verb

be summoned; be called for

Used when someone is officially called to appear, such as by a boss, court, or authority.

• 社しゃ長ちょうに呼よばれて会かい議ぎ室しつに行いった。

  I was summoned by the president and went to the meeting room.

ichidan verb, intransitive verb

be treated to (a meal, drink, etc.)

Kansai dialect usage; means someone is treated to food or drink, often by a host or friend.

• 今日きょうは先せん輩ぱいに焼やき肉にくを呼よばれた。

  Today I was treated to yakiniku by my senior.