- 1. [v5s, vt] to hold (an event); to give (a dinner, party, etc.)
- 2. [v5s, vt] to feel (sensation, emotion, call of nature, etc.); to show signs of
Kanji in this word
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催
sponsor, hold (a meeting), give (a dinner)On: サイ (sai)Kun: もよう.す (moyou.su)、 もよお.す (moyoo.su)
Example Sentences
彼は大々的にパーティーを催した。
kareha daidaiteki ni paateii wo moyooshi ta .
He gave a party on a large scale.
彼は勉強を始めるとどうして眠気を催すのだろうか。
kareha benkyou wo hajime rutodoushite nemuke wo moyoosu nodarouka .
Why should he feel drowsy whenever he begins to study?