ichidan verb, transitive verb
study; complete a course; master; cultivate
Used for pursuing academic subjects, skills, or personal cultivation with dedication. Often implies completing a course of study or achieving mastery.
彼は大学で経済学を修めた。
He studied economics at university.
It takes time to master a language.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
order one's life; conduct oneself properly
Used in the set phrase 身を修める, meaning to lead a disciplined, moral life or to cultivate oneself.
若いうちに身を修めることが大切だ。
It is important to discipline oneself while young.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
make amends for; repair a fault
Used in the set phrase 過ちを修める, meaning to correct or make up for one's own mistake. Somewhat formal and less common in everyday speech.
彼は過ちを修めるために努力した。
He worked hard to make amends for his mistake.