Meaning and Usage
The verb 呼び掛ける (よびかける) means "to call out to someone," "to address a group," or "to appeal to others." It is often used when someone tries to get another person's attention by calling their name or when addressing a crowd to encourage or request something.
Common Contexts
- Calling out to someone directly, such as a friend or acquaintance.
- Making an appeal or request to a group, often in formal or public situations.
- Encouraging or urging people to take action, such as a teacher motivating students.
Collocations and Patterns
- 名前を呼び掛ける: to call someone's name.
- 群衆に呼び掛ける: to appeal to a crowd.
- ～するよう呼び掛ける: to urge or encourage someone to do something.
Register and Nuance
呼び掛ける is polite and neutral, suitable for both formal and informal contexts. It implies an intentional act of communication aimed at eliciting a response or action. It is more proactive than simply "calling" (呼ぶ), as it often involves an appeal or encouragement.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse 呼び掛ける with 呼ぶ. While 呼ぶ can mean simply "to call," 呼び掛ける emphasizes the act of addressing or appealing to someone or a group. Use 呼び掛ける when the speaker intends to engage or motivate the listener(s).