nidan verb (lower class) with 'mu' ending (archaic), transitive verb
Archaic verb corresponding to modern 求める. Often used in the pattern ...(を)求む.
See also: 求める
古い文献では「平和を求む」と書かれている。
In old documents, it is written 'seek peace'.
nidan verb (lower class) with 'mu' ending (archaic), transitive verb
Archaic use for making a request or demand. Modern equivalent is 求める.
See also: 求める
昔の手紙には「返事を求む」とよく書かれた。
In old letters, 'request a reply' was often written.
nidan verb (lower class) with 'mu' ending (archaic), transitive verb
seek; search for; pursue; hunt for
Archaic verb for seeking or searching, including abstract pursuits like pleasure or job hunting. Replaced by 求める in modern Japanese.
See also: 求める
「職を求む」という表現は、現代では「職を求める」と言う。
The expression 'seek a job' is now said as 'seek a job' using the modern form.
nidan verb (lower class) with 'mu' ending (archaic), transitive verb
Archaic polite usage for buying something. Now obsolete; modern polite form would use 求めます or other verbs.
See also: 求める
江戸時代の商人は「これを求む」と言って品物を買った。
Merchants in the Edo period would say 'I will purchase this' when buying goods.