also: かづける
ichidan verb
place on someone's head; put a hat on someone
Archaic verb for placing a hat, crown, or similar item onto another person's head. In modern Japanese, かぶせる is used instead.
古い物語では、王が家来にかんむりをかずける場面がある。
In old tales, there are scenes where a king places a crown on a retainer's head.
ichidan verb
award clothing; bestow garments
Historical use: to give clothing as a reward or souvenir, often from a superior to a subordinate. Not used in modern everyday speech.
戦国時代、主君が武功のあった者に衣装をかずけることがあった。
In the Warring States period, lords would sometimes award garments to those with military achievements.
ichidan verb
shift blame onto; pin responsibility on
Figurative use: to place blame, guilt, or responsibility on someone else. Often used in the phrase 罪をかずける.
彼は自分の失敗の責任を部下にかずけようとした。
He tried to shift the blame for his own failure onto his subordinate.
ichidan verb
use as an excuse; make a pretext of
Rare figurative use: to use something as a pretext or excuse. Often seen in the pattern ～を口実にかずける.
彼は病気を口実にかずけて会議を欠席した。
He used illness as an excuse to skip the meeting.