zuru verb, transitive verb
Used for conveying news, information, or results to someone. Often found in formal or written contexts; 報じる is more common in modern speech.
See also: 報じる
新聞はその事件を大きく報じた。
The newspaper reported the incident prominently.
結果を上司に報ずる必要がある。
We need to inform our boss of the results.
zuru verb, transitive verb, intransitive verb
Used for returning a favor, kindness, or obligation. Often appears in set phrases like 恩に報ずる (repay a kindness). Can be used both transitively and intransitively.
See also: 報じる
彼の親切に報ずる方法を考えている。
I'm thinking of a way to repay his kindness.
恩に報ずるのは当然のことだ。
It's only natural to repay a kindness.