nidan verb (upper class) with 'bu' ending (archaic), intransitive verb
be worried; be grieved; pine for
Archaic intransitive verb (nidan, upper class). Expresses emotional distress, longing, or lamentation. Replaced in modern Japanese by 侘びる (わびる) or other expressions. Found in classical literature.
See also: 侘びる
侘ぶ expresses grieving or worrying in classical language.
「侘ぶ」は、現代では「侘びる」に取って代わられた古い動詞である。
侘ぶ is an old verb that has been replaced by 侘びる in modern Japanese.