suru verb (special), transitive verb
scoop up with both hands
Physical action of scooping something, typically water or small objects, using both hands together.
彼は小川の水を両手で掬した。
He scooped up water from the stream with both hands.
suru verb (special), transitive verb
empathize with; take into consideration
Figurative use: to understand and consider someone's feelings or situation deeply, as if scooping them up. Often used in formal or literary contexts.
彼の苦しい立場を掬する必要がある。
We need to take his difficult position into consideration.
相手の気持ちを掬して行動すべきだ。
You should act while empathizing with the other person's feelings.