催もよおす

godan verb (-su), transitive verb

hold (an event); give (a party)

Used for organizing or hosting events such as parties, exhibitions, meetings, and ceremonies.

• 来らい月げつ、会かい社しゃで新しん年ねん会かいを催もよおす予よ定ていです。

  We plan to hold a New Year's party at the company next month.

• 美び術じゅつ館かんで特とく別べつ展てんを催もよおしている。

  The museum is holding a special exhibition.

godan verb (-su), transitive verb

feel (a sensation); show signs of

Often used for internal bodily sensations or emotions that arise, such as sleepiness, nausea, or the urge to urinate. Also used when someone begins to show an emotion like tears or laughter.

• 急きゅうに吐はき気けを催もよおした。

  I suddenly felt nauseous.

• 彼かれの話はなしを聞きいて、涙なみだを催もよおした。

  Listening to his story, I felt tears welling up.