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催す
もよおす
N1
godan verb
transitive 他動詞
Meanings
1
to hold (a meeting)
2
to give (a dinner)
3
to hold (an event)
4
to give (a dinner, party, etc.)
5
to feel (sensation, emotion, call of nature, etc.)
6
to show signs of
Example sentence
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?
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Kanji in this word
催
Sponsor, Hold (a Meeting), Give (a Dinner)
13 strokes
More words with
催
主催
しゅさい ·
organization
N1
開催
かいさい ·
holding a meeting
N1
催し
もよおし ·
event
N2
共催
きょうさい ·
joint sponsorship (of an event)
催促
さいそく ·
demand
N2
Full entry on Jisho
催涙
さいるい ·
tear-inducing
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