Japanese word

主催

Pronunciation

Romajishusai

Meaning

  • nounhosting

Example

市が主催する祭りです。shi ga shu sai su ru matsu ri de su

It is a festival hosted by the city.

Illustration for 主催 (hosting)

More examples

講演会の主催を担当するのは図書館です。kō en kai no shu sai o tan tō su ru no wa to sho kan de su

The library is in charge of hosting the lecture.

Core concept

Describes taking the leading role in planning and conducting an event, meeting, or activity.

Common phrases

  • 大会の主催tai kai no shu sai

    hosting a tournament

  • イベントの主催i be n to no shu sai

    hosting an event

Similar words

運営unei: The management and ongoing running of an event, group, or activity.
開催kaisai: The act of holding an event at a planned time and place.
企画kikaku: The planning and design of an event, project, or activity before it takes place.

Definition in Japanese

催しや大会などを主体となって計画し、運営すること。moyō shi ya tai kai na do o shu tai to na tte kei kaku shi un ei su ru ko to

Word origin

主催 (shusai) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 主 (shu, "main") and 催 (sai, "to organize an event"), so it denotes organizing from the main position.

Usage tips

  • In event announcements, 主催者 (shusaisha) refers to the organizing body rather than every group that helps hold the event.

Related words

  • 主催者shusaishaorganizernoun

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