Kanji: 催 (Hold/Sponsor)
The kanji 催 means "to hold," "to sponsor," "to host" (an event), or can also mean "to feel" (as in an onset of a physical sensation). It is primarily used in the context of organizing and conducting gatherings or activities.
Key Reading:
On-yomi (Sino-Japanese reading): サイ (sai)
Kun-yomi (Japanese reading): もよお（す）(moyoosu)
Common Words & Usage:
催す (moyoosu) - Verb. To hold an event, to feel (e.g., sleepiness).
開催 (kaisai) - Noun/Suru-verb. Holding (an event), staging.
催事 (saiji) - Noun. Event, function.
催眠 (saimin) - Noun. Hypnosis (literally, "urging sleep").
Example Sentence:
Japanese: 来月、このホールでコンサートが開催されます。
Romaji: Raigetsu, kono hōru de konsāto ga kaisai saremasu.
English: A concert will be held in this hall next month.
Learning the correct stroke order for kanji like 催 is essential for balanced, legible Japanese handwriting and is a fundamental part of mastering kanji writing.