sponsor, hold (a meeting), give (a dinner)

About this kanji

The kanji 催 (サイ) primarily means to sponsor or hold an event. It's often used as a verb, particularly in the form 催す (もよおす), which means 'to hold' or 'to give.' Common compounds include 開催 (かいさい), meaning 'holding' as in a conference or exhibition, and 主催 (しゅさい), which refers to 'sponsorship' when someone organizes an event under their name. Another useful term is 催し (もよおし), which means 'event.' This kanji often appears in contexts related to organizing gatherings, so it's helpful for anyone interested in events or meetings in Japan.

Example sentences

• 会議を催す日が来た。

  The day to hold the meeting has come.

Meanings across languages

English

sponsor, hold (a meeting), give (a dinner)

Tiếng Việt

tổ chức

日本語

催す

한국어

주최하다

中文

举办

id

penyandang dana

th

ผู้สนับสนุน

es

patrocinador

fr

sponsor

de

Sponsor

pt

patrocinador

Common compounds

• 開催かいさいholding (a conference, exhibition, etc.), opening, hosting (e.g. the Olympics)
• 主催しゅさいsponsorship (i.e. conducting under one's auspices), promotion, organizing
• 共催きょうさいjoint sponsorship (of an event), cosponsorship, joint hosting
• 催しもよおしevent, festivities, function
• 催すもよおすto hold (an event), to give (a dinner, party, etc.), to feel (sensation, emotion, call of nature, etc.)
• 催促さいそくpressing, urging, demanding
• 催涙さいるいtear-inducing
• 催し物もよおしもの(program of) entertainments, special events, exhibitions