催す
もよおす
moyoosu
JLPT N1verbVocabularyLevel 98 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
催す (もよおす (moyoosu)) means "to hold (an event)". It is read もよおす (moyoosu). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
to hold (an event)
Also : to give (a dinner, party, etc.)
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Example Sentences
その会社は毎年、大きなイベントを催しています。
そのかいしゃはまいとし、おおきないべんとをもよおしています。
That company hosts large events every year.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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