Japanese word

催し

Pronunciation

Romajimoyōshi

Meaning

  • nounevent

Example

地域で楽しい催しがあります。chi iki de tano shi i moyō shi ga a ri ma su

There is a fun event in the community.

Illustration for 催し (event)

More examples

駅前の催しには多くの人が集まりました。eki mae no moyō shi ni wa ō ku no hito ga atsu ma ri ma shi ta

Many people gathered at the event in front of the station.

Core concept

Presents an organized occasion where people come together for a shared activity or celebration.

Common phrases

  • 催しを開くmoyō shi o hira ku

    hold an event

  • 催しに参加するmoyō shi ni san ka su ru

    attend an event

  • 催しの案内moyō shi no an nai

    event information

Similar words

行事gyōji: An organized activity held regularly or as part of a group's customs.
イベントibento: A planned occasion held for a special purpose, often for public participation.
催し物moyōshimono: An entertainment or attraction arranged for people to see or take part in.

Definition in Japanese

特定の目的のために人を集めて行う行事や催事。toku tei no moku teki no ta me ni hito o atsu me te okona u gyō ji ya sai ji

Word origin

催し (moyōshi) comes from the ren'yōkei of 催す (moyōsu), a verb meaning "to organize or hold," used as a noun.

Usage tips

  • A school festival, a neighborhood fair, and an art exhibition can each be called a 催し (moyōshi) when the event is planned for people to attend.

Other meanings

  • functionnoun
  • festivitiesnoun

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