nidan verb (lower class) with 'nu' ending (archaic), transitive verb
to ask; to enquire; to inquire
Archaic transitive verb (nidan, lower class). Equivalent to modern 尋ねる (sense 1). Used in classical Japanese texts.
See also: 尋ねる
古き文に「道を尋ぬ」とあり。
In old writings, one finds 'to ask the way'.
nidan verb (lower class) with 'nu' ending (archaic), transitive verb
to search; to look for; to investigate
Archaic transitive verb (nidan, lower class). Equivalent to modern 尋ねる (sense 2). Used in classical Japanese texts.
See also: 尋ねる
古き文に「宝を尋ぬ」とあり。
In old writings, one finds 'to search for treasure'.
Modern equivalent of 尋ぬ. 尋ねる is the standard contemporary verb for 'to ask' or 'to search', while 尋ぬ is its archaic predecessor.
Archaic form of modern 尋ねる (たずねる). The historical derivation is uncertain; the kanji 尋 is conventionally associated with seeking or inquiring.