What does 呼び掛ける mean?
呼び掛ける is a Japanese verb meaning “to call out to, to accost, to address (crowd), to appeal” in English. It can also be translated as “to appeal (e.g. to the public)” depending on context. It is written as 呼び掛ける in kanji, よびかける in hiragana, and yobikakeru in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N2 vocabulary.
Example sentences
遠くから誰かが私に呼びかけているのが聞こえた。
I heard someone calling me from a distance.
警官はすりに対する注意を呼びかけた。
The policeman called attention to the problem of pickpockets.