suru verb (special), transitive verb
Formal term for collecting taxes, fees, or dues by authority.
政府は新しい税を徴することにした。
The government decided to levy a new tax.
suru verb (special), transitive verb
Used for formally requesting opinions, submissions, or applications.
委員会は市民から意見を徴した。
The committee solicited opinions from the citizens.
suru verb (special), transitive verb
check against evidence; verify by comparison
Formal, often used in legal or investigative contexts to examine facts or documents.
証拠を徴して事実を明らかにする。
They verify the facts by checking the evidence.
suru verb (special), transitive verb
Formal, used for calling someone to appear, such as a witness or suspect.
裁判所は証人を徴した。
The court summoned the witness.