nidan verb (upper class) with 'yu' ending (archaic), transitive verb
Archaic transitive verb meaning to reward or repay someone for their deeds. The modern equivalent is 報いる.
See also: 報いる
古語では「善行に報ゆ」のように使われた。
In classical language, it was used like 'to reward good deeds'.
nidan verb (upper class) with 'yu' ending (archaic), transitive verb
Archaic transitive verb meaning to retaliate or take revenge. The modern equivalent is 報いる.
古典では「仇に報ゆ」という表現が見られる。
In classical texts, the expression 'to take revenge on an enemy' is found.
Modern equivalent of 報ゆ, used for both rewarding and retaliating.
Archaic form of 報いる (むくいる). The exact derivation is uncertain, but it is the older Nidan verb form from which the modern Ichidan verb developed.