English–Japanese

“summon” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajimesu

Example

王様が家来を召します。ō sama ga ke rai o me shi ma su

The king summons a servant.

Illustration for 召す (summon)

How to say “summon” in Japanese

“Summon” in Japanese is 召す (mesu).

It presents bringing someone into one's presence through a deliberate, formal call.

Full entry for 召す: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 召す

裁判官は証人を法廷に召しました。sai ban kan wa shō nin o hō tei ni me shi ma shi ta

The judge summoned the witness to court.

Tips for using 召す

  • In modern Japanese, 召す (mesu) sounds formal or literary for "summon," while 呼ぶ (yobu) is the ordinary everyday choice.

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