suru verb (precursor), intransitive verb
be destroyed; perish; go out (fire)
Archaic intransitive su-verb; the modern equivalent is 滅する (intransitive). Used in classical or literary contexts.
See also: 滅する
古の都は戦火に滅した。
The ancient capital was destroyed by war.
suru verb (precursor), transitive verb
destroy; get rid of; extinguish
Archaic transitive su-verb; the modern equivalent is 滅する (transitive). Used in classical or literary contexts.
See also: 滅する
敵を滅すべく兵を進めた。
They advanced their troops to destroy the enemy.