godan verb (-ku), transitive verb
censure; criticize; rebuke; defy
Archaic transitive verb. Used in classical Japanese for openly criticizing, rebuking, or defying someone or something. Not used in modern everyday speech.
古語では、主君を擬くことは重罪とされた。
In classical language, defying one's lord was considered a grave crime.
godan verb (-ku), transitive verb
fashion after; imitate; make in the form of
Archaic transitive verb. Refers to creating something in imitation of a model or pattern. Extremely rare; modern Japanese uses 模する or 真似る instead.
古い文献では、名器を擬くという表現が見られる。
In old documents, the expression 'to imitate a masterpiece' can be found.