Word details
服する
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 服する.
Dictionary
Entry
1
Suru verb - special class; Intransitive verb
to obey; to submit to; to yield to; to accept; to abide by
2
Suru verb - special class; Intransitive verb
to serve (in the army, a prison sentence, etc.)
Examples
その囚人は刑期に服した後赦免された。
The convict was pardoned after serving his sentence.
3
Suru verb - special class; Intransitive verb; Also pronounced ぶくする
to go into (mourning); to observe
4
Suru verb - special class; Transitive verb; Also pronounced ぶくする
to take (medicine, poison, etc.); to drink (tea)
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
服
clothing, admit, obey, discharge
8 strokesFrequency 873JLPT N3Grade 3
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