座ざを持もつ

expression, godan verb (-tsu)

entertain guests; keep a group entertained

Used when a host or a member of a social gathering takes responsibility for keeping the atmosphere lively and ensuring everyone enjoys themselves.

• 彼かれはパーティーでいつも座ざを持もってくれる。

  He always keeps the party lively for us.

• 座ざを持もつために、面おも白しろい話はなしをいくつか用よう意いしておいた。

  I prepared some funny stories to keep the group entertained.