催: the kanji for hold (an event); feel
催 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means hold (an event); feel. Below are its readings, 5 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
催 is written in 13 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
催 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 5 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
サイ (sai)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 開催かいさい · kaisai | holding (an event) |
| 主催しゅさい · shusai | sponsorship; hosting |
| 催眠さいみん · saimin | hypnosis |
もよおす (moyoosu)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 催すもよおす · moyoosu | to hold; to feel (sleepy, etc.) |
| 催しもよおし · moyooshi | event … |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- オリンピックが東京で開催された。Orinpikku ga Tōkyō de kaisai sareta.The Olympics were held in Tokyo.
- 市が主催する祭りに参加した。Shi ga shusai suru matsuri ni sanka shita.I took part in a festival hosted by the city.
- 週末に駅前で催しがある。Shūmatsu ni ekimae de moyōshi ga aru.There is an event in front of the station this weekend.
- …退屈な話に眠気を催した。Taikutsu na hanashi ni nemuke o moyōshita.The boring talk made me sleepy.
- …学校で歓迎会を催した。Gakkō de kangeikai o moyōshita.We held a welcome party at school.
Questions about 催
How many strokes does 催 have?
催 is written in 13 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 催?
The on readings are sai (サイ). The kun readings are moyoosu (もよおす).
What JLPT level is 催?
N1. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 催
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.