suru verb (special), intransitive verb
Formal, literary intransitive verb. Used for abstract existence, remaining in a state, or living in a place. Often replaced by 存在する or 残る in everyday speech.
問題は依然として存する。
The problem still exists.
彼は今
He still lives on in people's memories.
suru verb (special), intransitive verb
consist in; lie in; reside in; rest with; depend on
Formal, literary intransitive verb. Used with に to indicate where something abstract is located or what it depends on. Common in philosophical or legal contexts.
幸福は心の持ちように存する。
Happiness lies in one's state of mind.
決定は委員会の判断に存する。
The decision rests with the committee's judgment.
suru verb (special), transitive verb
Formal, literary transitive verb. Used for keeping something in existence, preserving traditions, or retaining rights. Often replaced by 保持する or 保つ in modern usage.
古い慣習を存する地域もある。
There are regions that preserve old customs.
彼は依然として影響力を存している。
He still retains his influence.