suru verb (precursor), intransitive verb
expect; hope for; look forward to; anticipate
Classical verb (pre-modern suru) meaning to expect or anticipate something. Often used in literary or formal contexts. The modern equivalent is 期待する or 楽しみにする.
See also: 期する (ごする)
Everyone supported him, expecting his success.
suru verb (precursor), intransitive verb
resolve to do; decide upon; pledge
Classical verb meaning to resolve or pledge to do something. Often used in formal declarations or historical contexts. The modern equivalent is 決意する or 誓う.
See also: 期する (ごする)
We parted, looking forward to meeting again.
He set out on a journey, resolved to take revenge.
I will strive, determined to succeed.
Standard kanji form for this classical verb.
Kana spelling; useful for learners unfamiliar with the kanji, but the kanji form is more common in written texts.
Classical verb derived from the kanji 期 (period, time, expectation). The form 期す is a precursor to the modern suru-verb 期する. Its exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it has been used in literary Japanese to express expectation or resolution.