催す
もよおす
to hold (an event); to give (a dinner, party, etc.); to feel (sensation, emotion, call of nature, etc.); to show signs of
JLPT N1 Common word
Meanings
Godan verb (-su), Transitive
to hold (an event); to give (a dinner, party, etc.)- to feel (sensation, emotion, call of nature, etc.); to show signs of
Forms
| Plain | Polite | |
|---|---|---|
| Present | 催すもよおす | 催しますもよおします |
| Negative | 催さないもよおさない | 催しませんもよおしません |
| Past | 催したもよおした | 催しましたもよおしました |
| Past negative | 催さなかったもよおさなかった | 催しませんでしたもよおしませんでした |
| Te-form | 催してもよおして |
|---|---|
| Potential | 催せるもよおせる |
| Passive | 催されるもよおされる |
| Causative | 催させるもよおさせる |
| Volitional | 催そうもよおそう |
| Imperative | 催せもよおせ |
| Conditional (ば) | 催せばもよおせば |
| Conditional (たら) | 催したらもよおしたら |
Example sentences
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They held a congratulatory banquet.
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He gave a ball.
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The opening ceremony took place yesterday.
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I was moved to tears by the tragic story.
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The ceremony will take place tomorrow.
More examples (10)
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She will give a party next week.
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The meeting will take place next Monday.
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The concert will take place next spring.
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He gave a party on a large scale.
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A farewell party was held in honor of Mr. Tanaka.
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Halfway through the lecture, she began to feel sick.
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Tom is squeamish at the sight of blood.
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Every year, a festival is held when it is the best time to see the cherry trees.
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There was a big reception after the wedding.
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The concert will take place next summer.