Translation and Meaning of: 催し - moyooshi

The Japanese word 「催し」 (moyooshi) refers to an event or a gathering organized for a specific purpose, such as a conference, exhibition, or cultural presentation. This word is commonly used in contexts involving the preparation of activities that bring people together to celebrate, learn, or discuss a particular theme. The versatility of the term allows it to be applied to both formal and informal events.

Etymologically, 「催し」 (moyooshi) is derived from the verb 「催す」 (moyou-su), which means 'to organize' or 'to hold'. The base "催" combines the radical 「人」 meaning 'person' and the radical 「崔」, which suggests the idea of favoring or encouraging, intensifying the notion of something that is promoted or incited. The suffix 「し」 completing the word transforms the verb into a noun, thus representing the event itself.

The origin of the concept of events and meetings is ancient, dating back to social and cultural practices where it was necessary to organize gatherings for celebrations, worship, and important discussions. In Japan, the tradition of organizing festivals, known as 「祭り」 (matsuri), is an essential cultural element that shares similar foundations to 「催し」 in the sense of bringing people together. However, 「催し」 has a broader and more modern usage, applying to various forms of gatherings, from trade fairs to musical concerts.

In the contemporary universe, variants and derived expressions of 「催し」 are used to describe different types of events. For example, a 「催し物」 (moyooshimono) specifically refers to the items on display at an event, reinforcing the idea of something that has been carefully planned and presented. The word therefore carries with it not only the meaning of an event but also the intention and effort behind its organization.

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Synonyms and similar words

• イベント (ibento) - Event, organized activity
• 行事 (gyouji) - Event, scheduled celebration
• イベント企画 (ibento kikaku) - Event planning
• 催し物 (moyoushi mono) - Event, organized attraction
• 祭り (matsuri) - Festival, traditional celebration
• 芸能 (geinou) - Performing arts, entertainment
• 興行 (kougyou) - Production, live show
• 演芸 (engei) - Performance arts, artistic presentations
• 催事 (saiji) - Scheduled event, organized activity
• 催し会 (moyoushi kai) - Event meeting or gathering
• 催し物会 (moyoushi mono kai) - Meeting of events or attractions
• 催し物イベント (moyoushi mono ibento) - Specific attraction event
• 催し物祭り (moyoushi mono matsuri) - Festival of events or attractions
• 催し物興行 (moyoushi mono kougyou) - Event or attraction production
• 催し物行事 (moyoushi mono gyouji) - Event or celebration of specific attraction
• 催し物芸能 (moyoushi mono geinou) - Performing arts in events or attractions
• 催し物演芸 (moyoushi mono engei) - Artistic performances at events
• 催し物会場 (moyoushi mono kaijyou) - Venue or space for events and attractions
• 催し物祭り会場 (moyoushi mono matsuri kaijyou) - Venue for event festivals
• 催し物興行会場 (moyoushi mono kougyou kaijyou) - Venue for event productions
• 催し物行事会場 (moyoushi mono gyouji kaijyou) - Venue for event celebrations
• 催し物芸能会場 (moyoushi mono geinou kaijyou) - Venue for performing arts events
• 催し物演芸会場 (moyoushi mono engei kaijyou) - Venue for artistic performances at events

催し

Romaji: moyooshi
Kana: もよおし
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n2

Translation / Meaning: event; Festivities; function; Social Meeting; Auspicious; opening; Holding (a meeting)

Meaning in English: event;festivities;function;social gathering;auspices;opening;holding (a meeting)

Definition: An event or happening whose purpose is to bring many people together and have fun.

Example Sentences - (催し) moyooshi

See below some example sentences:

この催しはとても楽しいです。

Kono moyoshi wa totemo tanoshii desu

This event is a lot of fun.

• この催し - "kono saishi" - This event
• は - "wa" - Topic particle
• とても - totem - Very
• 楽しい - "fun" Divertido
• です - desu - Ser/estar (linking verb)

会合を開催しましょう。

Kaigo wo kaisai shimashou

Let's hold a meeting.

• 会合 - means "gathering" or "meeting".
• を - direct object particle.
• 開催 - means "to carry out" or "to organize".
• しましょう - polite form of the verb "する" (to do).

私たちは屋敷でパーティーを開催します。

Watashitachi wa yashiki de paatii o kaisai shimasu

Let's hold a party at the mansion.

• 私たち - 私たち
• は - Japanese topic particle
• 屋敷 - "mansion" or "residence" in Japanese
• で - Location particle in Japanese
• パーティー - "party" in Japanese, written in katakana (one of the Japanese writing systems)
• を - Direct object particle in Japanese
• 開催します - "realize" or "organize" in Japanese

私たちは来週パーティーを催します。

Watashitachi wa raishū pātī o moyasu shimasu

We will hold a party next week.

We will have a party next week.

• 私たちは - 私たち
• 来週 - "next week" in Japanese
• パーティー - party in Japanese, written in katakana (Japanese writing system for foreign words)
• を - Direct Object Particle in Japanese
• 催します - "carry out" or "organize" in Japanese