A1 Collocation 中性 1分钟阅读

タクシーを呼ぶ

takushii o yobu

Call a taxi

开始练习

Phrase in 30 Seconds

Use {タクシーを呼ぶ|タクシーをよぶ} when you need to summon a taxi to your current location.

  • Means: To request a taxi to come to your specific location.
  • Used in: Calling via app, phone, or asking a hotel concierge.
  • Don't confuse: {タクシーに乗る|タクシーにのる} (to get in/ride a taxi).
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适合你水平的解释：

This phrase means to ask for a taxi to come to you. Use it when you are at a hotel or restaurant.
You use this when you need transportation. It is a simple collocation: noun + particle + verb. You can use it with 'kudasai' to be polite.
This is a functional collocation for travel. It is distinct from 'hailing' a taxi on the street. It implies a request for service, often involving a third party like a receptionist.
The phrase demonstrates the Japanese reliance on service-oriented verbs. It is often paired with benefactive auxiliaries like 'morau' to express gratitude for the service provided by staff.
Linguistically, this represents a transitive verb construction where the object is a service-based entity. It highlights the cultural nuance of 'requesting' versus 'hailing', reflecting the structured nature of Japanese urban transport.
The collocation 'taxi o yobu' serves as a microcosm of Japanese social interaction, where the verb 'yobu' (to call) bridges the gap between the user and the service provider. It reflects a high-context culture where the act of summoning is a negotiated social event.

意思

To summon a taxi.

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文化背景

Taxi doors in Japan are automatic. Don't try to open them yourself!

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Use Apps

In modern Japan, apps like GO are more common than calling by phone.

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Use Apps

In modern Japan, apps like GO are more common than calling by phone.

自我测试

Which verb is correct for summoning a taxi?

タクシーを＿＿＿。

✓ 正确！ ✗ 不太对。 正确答案： 呼ぶ

呼ぶ (yobu) means to call/summon.

🎉 得分： /1

练习题库

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✓ 正确！ ✗ 不太对。 正确答案：
Which verb is correct for summoning a taxi? Choose A1

タクシーを＿＿＿。

✓ 正确！ ✗ 不太对。 正确答案： 呼ぶ

呼ぶ (yobu) means to call/summon.

🎉 得分： /2

常见问题

1 个问题

Yes, it works for any ride-hailing service.

相关表达

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タクシーに乗る

similar

To ride a taxi

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タクシーを止める

contrast

To hail a taxi

在哪里用

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Hotel Lobby

Guest: すみません、タクシーを呼んでいただけますか？

Staff: かしこまりました。すぐにお呼びします。

formal
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After Dinner

Friend: 雨だね。タクシーを呼ぼうか？

You: うん、お願い！

neutral

记住它

记忆技巧

Imagine a taxi 'yelling' (yobu) at you to get in!

视觉联想

A person standing in the rain holding a phone, a taxi appearing around the corner.

Story

Ken is late for his meeting. He stands on the sidewalk. He pulls out his phone. He calls the taxi company. 'タクシーを呼ぶ' is what he does.

In Other Languages

Similar to 'calling a cab' in English. Most languages use a 'call' verb for this.

Word Web

呼ぶタクシー電話予約配車乗る降りる

挑战

Next time you are in a Japanese environment, practice saying 'タクシーを呼んでください' to a friend.

Review in 1, 3, 7, and 14 days.

发音

Stress Flat pitch accent.

Yo-bu. Keep the 'o' short.

正式程度

正式
タクシーをお呼びいただけますでしょうか。

タクシーをお呼びいただけますでしょうか。 (Requesting a ride)

中性
タクシーを呼んでください。

タクシーを呼んでください。 (Requesting a ride)

非正式
タクシー呼んで。

タクシー呼んで。 (Requesting a ride)

俚语
タクシー呼ぼっか？

タクシー呼ぼっか？ (Requesting a ride)

Derived from the classical Japanese verb 'yobu', which meant to summon spirits or people.

Meiji Era:

趣味小知识

The word 'taxi' is a loanword from English, but the verb 'yobu' is purely Japanese.

文化笔记

Taxi doors in Japan are automatic. Don't try to open them yourself!

“タクシーを呼んだら、ドアは自動で開きます。”

对话开场白

“

雨の日はどうやって移動しますか？

常见错误

✗

タクシーを叫ぶ (Taxi o sakebu)

✓

タクシーを呼ぶ (Taxi o yobu)

literal translation
Sakebu means to scream or shout loudly. You don't scream at a taxi; you call it.

L1 Interference

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In Other Languages

Spanish Very Similar

Llamar a un taxi

None, usage is identical.

French Very Similar

Appeler un taxi

None.

German Very Similar

Ein Taxi rufen

None.

Arabic moderate

استدعاء سيارة أجرة

Formal vs informal register.

Japanese n/a

タクシーを呼ぶ

N/A

Spotted in the Real World

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(2018)

“タクシー呼ぼうか？”

A group deciding how to get home from a party.

容易混淆

タクシーを呼ぶ 对比 タクシーを止める

Learners confuse 'calling' with 'hailing'.

Call = phone/app. Hail = hand signal on street.

常见问题 (1)

Yes, it works for any ride-hailing service.

usage contexts

Learning Path

Prerequisites

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