nidan verb (lower class) with 'mu' ending (archaic), transitive verb
dedicate; make an offering; pay (fees)
Archaic transitive verb. Used in classical Japanese for dedicating something to a deity, making an offering, or paying fees/tribute. Modern equivalent is 収める or 納める.
神に幣を収む。
To dedicate a sacred offering to the god.
nidan verb (lower class) with 'mu' ending (archaic), transitive verb
Archaic usage for concluding or finishing something. Often seen in classical narratives.
宴を収む。
To bring the banquet to a close.
nidan verb (lower class) with 'mu' ending (archaic), transitive verb
restore (something to its place)
Archaic sense of returning something to its original location or state. Rare and context-dependent.
剣を鞘に収む。
To restore the sword to its scabbard.
nidan verb (lower class) with 'mu' ending (archaic), transitive verb
Archaic usage for attaining or accomplishing a result. Very rare; modern equivalent is 収める (e.g., 成果を収める).
功を収む。
To achieve a distinguished service.
Modern transitive verb covering most meanings of 収む: to put away, to pay, to supply, to achieve. 収む is its archaic classical form.
Modern verb with overlapping meanings, especially for paying, dedicating, or storing. 納む is the archaic form.
Classical Japanese verb; the modern form 収める (おさめる) developed from the 下二段活用 (lower bigrade) pattern. The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it is related to the concept of putting things in their proper place.