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催
On'yomi
サイ
SAI
Kun'yomi
もよう.す・もよお.す
moyousu / moyoosu
sponsor · hold (a meeting) · give (a dinner)
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes13
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of person and phonetic. Urging person.
Symbolism
Urge, hold, hypnosis. Represents urging.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Good old days
Component Breakdown
催=
亻崔
person + 崔
Words & Expressions
Words written with 催
催促さいそくurging
主催しゅさいhosting
催しもよおしauspices
催眠さいみんhypnosis
催すもよおすshow signs of
催涙さいるいtear-inducing
Proverbs & Idioms
催促は関係を損なう
さいそくはかんけいをそこなう
Constant urging damages relationships
Pressuring people strains bonds
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 催 mean in Japanese?
催 means sponsor, hold (a meeting), give (a dinner).
How do you read 催?
On'yomi: サイ (SAI). Kun'yomi: もよう.す、もよお.す (moyousu, moyoosu).
How many strokes does 催 have?
催 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 人 (person).
Is 催 a good kanji for a tattoo?
催 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means sponsor, hold (a meeting), give (a dinner). Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.