招き
Meanings
1
Refers to the act of inviting someone or the state of being invited. Often used in phrases like 招きを受ける (receive an invitation) or 招きに応じる (accept an invitation).
I received an invitation to my friend's wedding.
He attended the party at the invitation of the company president.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉の招きを受けるto receive an invitation from someone
I gave a lecture at the university's invitation.
- 〈人〉の招きに応じるto accept/respond to someone's invitation
He accepted the president's invitation and attended the party.
- 〈人〉の招きで〈動詞〉to do something at someone's invitation
I visited Japan at the invitation of a friend.