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催す
moyoosu
Description
「催す」は、パーティーや会議などのイベントを開いて行うという意味の言葉です。
"催す" means to hold or organize an event such as a party or meeting.
また、「眠気を催す」のように、体の中に何かの気持ちや感覚が起きるという意味でも使います。
Also, "催す" is used to mean that a feeling or sensation arises in the body, as in "眠気を催す" (to feel sleepy).
Meanings
催すmoyoosu
to hold or organize an event
来週、パーティーを催す予定です。
We plan to hold a party next week.
催すmoyoosu
to feel a sensation or urge arising
薬を飲むと眠気を催す。
The medicine makes me feel sleepy.
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Notes
- Nuance
The event sense is somewhat formal; everyday speech often uses 開く instead.
- Etymology
The sensation sense appears in fixed patterns like 眠気を催す, 吐き気を催す.
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