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催もよおす

Kana もよおす Romaji moyoosu

JLPT N1 Common word

Definitions

01godan verb · transitive

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

02godan verb · transitive

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

Examples

彼は大々的にパーティーを催した。

He gave a party on a large scale.

Tatoeba #102378

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?

Tatoeba #100117

彼らは祝宴を催した。

They held a congratulatory banquet.

Tatoeba #96857

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