Word details

催す

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 催す.

Dictionary

Entry

催すもよおすTransitiveGodan verbFreq #7955
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?

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

催

sponsor, hold (a meeting), give (a dinner)

13 strokesFrequency 536JLPT N1Grade 8

On

サイ

Kun

もよう.すもよお.す

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