godan verb (-su), transitive verb
Formal or literary verb for telling a story, recounting events, or describing something in detail. Often used in written or elevated speech.
See also: 叙する
彼は当時の状況を詳しく叙した。
He described the situation at that time in detail.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
confer (a rank); bestow (an honor)
Used in official or historical contexts for granting a court rank, title, or honor. Often appears in passive or honorific constructions.
彼は勲一等を叙された。
He was conferred the Order of the First Class.