Meaning and Usage
The word 主催 (しゅさい) refers to the act of organizing or sponsoring an event. It is commonly used to indicate who is responsible for hosting or managing an event, such as a conference, festival, or meeting.
Common Contexts
主催 is often used in formal or official contexts, such as announcements, invitations, or reports about events. It typically appears with 主催者 (しゅさいしゃ), meaning "organizer" or "host."
Collocations and Patterns
- 主催する: to host or organize an event.
- 主催者: the organizer or host.
- 主催団体: the sponsoring organization.
These collocations are useful when discussing event planning or describing who is responsible for an event.
Usage Notes
When using 主催, the focus is on the entity that takes responsibility for the event. It is different from 参加 (participation) or 協力 (cooperation), which refer to attending or assisting. Learners sometimes confuse 主催 with 後援 (support or sponsorship), but 主催 implies direct organization and management.
Register
主催 is a formal term and is appropriate in business, academic, and official event contexts. It is less common in casual conversation unless discussing event details.