synonym Comparative
行事
VS
催し
Differences Between "行事" and "催し"
Option A
行事
Meaning
event; function; ceremony
Reading
ぎょうじ (gyōji)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
学校でたくさんの楽しい行事があります。
There are many fun events at school.
Option B
催し
Meaning
event, function, gathering, exhibition
Reading
もよおし (moyōshi)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
来週末、市民ホールで色々な催しがあります。
Next weekend, various events will be held at the civic hall.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(event; function; ceremony)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 行事: Refers to a scheduled event or ceremony, often with cultural or traditional significance, held regularly. (文化的な意味合いを持つ、定期的に開催される行事や式典を指します。)
- 催し: Refers to a planned event, exhibition, or gathering. It can be formal or informal, often implying something organized for the public or a specific group. Used more generally than specific terms like 'festival' (祭り) or 'concert' (コンサート).
- 行事: Refers to a scheduled event or ceremony, often with cultural or traditional significance, held regularly. (文化的な意味合いを持つ、定期的に開催される行事や式典を指します。)
- 催し: Refers to a planned event, exhibition, or gathering. It can be formal or informal, often implying something organized for the public or a specific group. Used more generally than specific terms like 'festival' (祭り) or 'concert' (コンサート).
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