godan verb (-su), transitive verb
Historical or formal use for presenting a report or petition to the Emperor. Not used in modern everyday contexts.
See also: 奏する
古い記録では、家臣が戦況を奏す場面が描かれている。
In old records, scenes are depicted where retainers report the battle situation to the Emperor.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
Used for playing musical instruments, especially in classical or formal contexts. 奏でる is more common in modern Japanese.
雅楽の演奏者が笙を奏す。
A gagaku performer plays the shō.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
Almost exclusively used in the set phrase 功を奏す (to succeed, to bear fruit). Rarely used independently.
See also: 功を奏する
長年の努力が功を奏し、ついに新薬の開発に成功した。
Their years of effort bore fruit, and they finally succeeded in developing the new drug.