NichiDict

催す

N1
もよおす
[moyoosu]
Illustration for 催す

Meanings

1.GodanTransitive

to hold (an event); to give (a dinner, party, etc.)

2.GodanTransitive

to feel (sensation, emotion, call of nature, etc.); to show signs of

Examples

会社は創立記念パーティーを催した

The company held an anniversary party.

地域住民が協力して秋の収穫祭を盛大に催している

Local residents are cooperating to hold a grand autumn harvest festival.

その薬を飲むと眠気を催すことがある。

Taking that medicine may cause drowsiness.