What does 迎える mean?
迎える is a Japanese verb meaning “to welcome; to meet; to greet” in English. It can also be translated as “to call for, to accept (e.g. as a member of a group or family), to reach (a certain time, a point in one's life, etc.)” depending on context. It is written as 迎える in kanji, むかえる in hiragana, and mukaeru in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N4 vocabulary.
Example sentences
医者を迎えにやったとき彼が病気になって１週間たっていた。
He had been ill for a week when they sent for a doctor.
彼をすぐに迎えてやることに決まった。
It was decided that he should be sent for at once.
首相は三顧の礼をもって彼を法務大臣に迎えた。
The Prime Minister has won his services as Minister for Justice.