Meaning

Primary

To Be Called

Word Type

intransitive verb, ichidan verb

Explanation

If 呼ぶ is "to call" then this is something similar. This is when you are called by someone (and you're not doing the calling). This word is to be called.

Reading

よばれる
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading is shared with 呼ぶ, so remember that and you'll be able to read this too.

Context

Context Sentences

おばちゃんと呼ばれる年になってしまったことがちょっと悲しかった。

I was a little sad to reach an age where I can be called a middle-aged woman.

Kanji Composition