招き
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Base noun form. Refers to an act of inviting or the invitation itself, often used in formal contexts.
Theme
At a local café, User and their friend Akira are catching up over coffee. Akira mentions a party he's planning and asks for input on the guest list.
招き
まねき
invitation
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'maneki' (まねき maneki) cat waving — it's inviting you into a shop. 'Maneki' → 招き (maneki, 'invitation').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『招き』 (maneki) is often associated with formal invitations, such as to weddings, parties, or business events. The 『招き猫』 (maneki neko, 'beckoning cat') is a common symbol believed to bring good luck and invite customers.
Forms
Base: 招きBase noun form. Refers to an act of inviting or the invitation itself, often used in formal contexts.