suru verb (special), transitive verb
Formal, historical use for presenting a matter to the Emperor. Not used in modern everyday contexts.
大臣は戦況を天皇に奏した。
The minister reported the war situation to the Emperor.
suru verb (special), transitive verb
Formal or literary verb for playing an instrument, especially in classical or ceremonial contexts. In modern casual speech, 弾く or 吹く are more common.
雅楽の演奏者が笙を奏する。
The gagaku performer plays the shō.
suru verb (special), transitive verb
Almost exclusively used in the set phrase 功を奏する (to be effective, to bear fruit). Rarely used outside this expression.
See also: 功を奏する
新しい治療法が功を奏し、患者は回復した。
The new treatment proved effective and the patient recovered.