The act of signaling someone to approach by waving one’s hand or gesturing, typically characterized by a specific motion where the hand is raised and moved in an inviting manner.
A nonverbal form of communication that encourages or invites another person to come closer, often involving distinctive arm and wrist movements to indicate warmth or familiarity.
A social gesture used to attract someone's attention and prompt them to move toward the person making the gesture, often conveying feelings of welcome or urgency.
Example:
彼女は僕に中へはいるよう手招きした。
To extend an invitation for someone to enter a house or room, welcoming them inside.
To gesture for someone to come in, often implying warmth or hospitality in the act of inviting.
Example:
彼は 仕事仲間を歓迎して家に招き入れた。
The act of summoning or inviting someone to a place or event, often expressing hospitality or a desire for their presence.
A decorative object or sign used to attract visitors or guests, typically placed in public spaces to draw attention.
A traditional Japanese figurine of a cat, depicted with one paw raised in a beckoning gesture, symbolizing good fortune and commonly seen in businesses to invite customers.
The historical practice in Edo-period Japan of calling out the names and roles of performers at theaters to entice audiences to attend.
A small flag or banner attached to the top of a pole, historically used in the early modern period, serving as a signal or sign for various purposes, including communication among vessels at sea.
Example:
お招き下さってありがとうございました。
A decorative statue depicting a cat that sits with one paw raised, symbolically inviting or welcoming people and prosperity, often displayed in shops and businesses for good fortune.
A traditional talisman in Japanese culture that is believed to attract customers and wealth, typically characterized by a specific pose where one front paw is lifted in a beckoning gesture.
A charming figurine resembling a cat, frequently made of ceramic or porcelain, that serves as a cultural symbol associated with inviting luck, patrons, or financial success into a place of business.
An ornamental cat statue that is often associated with auspiciousness, particularly in commercial settings, designed to signify hospitality and the desire for increased clientele.