催す
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 催す
1
to hold (an event); to give (a dinner, party, etc.)
Examples
彼は大々的にパーティーを催した。
He gave a party on a large scale.
2
to feel (sensation, emotion, call of nature, etc.); to show signs of
Examples
彼は勉強を始めるとどうして眠気を催すのだろうか。
Why should he feel drowsy whenever he begins to study?
Kanji in this Word
催
13 strokes
Frequency: 536
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
sponsor
hold (a meeting)
give (a dinner)
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
サイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
もよう.す
もよお.す
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