催(もよお)し

催(もよお)し is the noun form of the verb 催(もよお)す (to hold/organize an event), referring to organized events or gatherings.

COMMON PATTERNS:

• 催(もよお)しに参加(さんか)する (to participate in an event)
• 催(もよお)しを開(ひら)く (to hold an event)
• 催(もよお)しの案内(あんない) (event announcement)

COMPOUNDS:

• 催(もよお)し物(もの): Event, entertainment, show
• 催(もよお)し会場(かいじょう): Event venue

SIMILAR WORDS:

• 催(もよお)し vs. イベント: イベント is the loanword commonly used; 催(もよお)し is more traditional/formal Japanese.
• 催(もよお)し vs. 行事(ぎょうじ): 行事(ぎょうじ) refers to regular or traditional events (school events, ceremonies); 催(もよお)し is broader and includes entertainment.

Register: Neutral to slightly formal. 催(もよお)し物(もの) (entertainments) is common in formal announcements.