彼は舞踏会を催した。
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English Translation
He gave a ball.
Furigana
Romanji
Kare wa butōkai o moyooshita.
Words
彼
(かれ)
he; him; his; boyfriend
は
(は)
topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
舞踏会
(ぶとうかい)
ball; dance
を
(を)
indicates direct object of action; indicates subject of causative expression; indicates an area traversed; indicates time (period) over which action takes place; indicates point of departure or separation of action; indicates object of desire, like, hate, etc.
催す
(もよおす)
to hold (a meeting); to give (a dinner); to show signs of; to feel (sensation, emotion, etc.)
Kanji
Readings: ヒ、 かれ、 かの、 か.の
Meanings: he, that, the
Readings: ブ、 ま.う、 -ま.う、 まい
Meanings: dance, flit, circle, wheel
Readings: トウ、 ふ.む、 ふ.まえる
Meanings: step, trample, carry through, appraise, evade payment
Readings: カイ、 エ、 あ.う、 あ.わせる、 あつ.まる
Meanings: meeting, meet, party, association, interview, join
Readings: サイ、 もよう.す、 もよお.す
Meanings: sponsor, hold (a meeting), give (a dinner)