催し物・催物|もよおしものmoyooshimono[0]heiban (flat)

Common

Which spelling to use

催し物催し物（kanji and kana） is the most common and standard form. Use it when writing about programs of entertainments, special events, exhibitions, or amusements.

催物催物 is a less common kanji-only variant of 催し物, with the same meaning. You may encounter it in place of the more common form.

Definitions

noun(program of) entertainments; special events; exhibitions; amusements; attractions
あなたはその催し物もよおしものがいつ行おこなわれたか知しっていますか。↗
Do you know when the event took place?

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonym催しもよおしNeutralA gathering or event that is held. 「催し物」 focuses more on the program itself — the shows and exhibits put on for people to watch.
Synonym行事ぎょうじNeutralCeremonies and regular events held on fixed dates, such as school or festival occasions. 「催し物」 leans toward entertainment and staged performances.

Say 「催し」 for a gathering or event, 「行事」 for scheduled ceremonies and routine occasions. 「催し物」 fits shows and exhibits staged at a venue, as in 「催し物会場」.

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Japanese definitions

多おおくの人ひとを集あつめて行おこなう演芸えんげいや展示てんじ、会合かいごうなどのこと。催事さいじ。

Kanji in this word

催物

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