An act of calling or inviting someone; a summons or invitation (used in phrases like 'respond to an invitation').
彼の招きに応じてパーティーに行った。
I accepted his invitation and went to the party.
商店の前に置かれた招き猫は客を呼ぶ縁起物だ。
The beckoning cat placed in front of the shop is a talisman meant to attract customers.
友人から急な招きがあったが、行けなかった。
I had a sudden invitation from a friend, but I couldn't go.