nidan verb (lower class) with 'nu' ending (archaic), transitive verb
to ask; to enquire; to inquire
Archaic transitive verb (nidan, lower class). Equivalent to modern 尋ねる (sense 1). Used in classical Japanese texts.
See also: 尋ねる
In old writings, one finds 'to ask the way'.
nidan verb (lower class) with 'nu' ending (archaic), transitive verb
to search; to look for; to investigate
Archaic transitive verb (nidan, lower class). Equivalent to modern 尋ねる (sense 2). Used in classical Japanese texts.
See also: 尋ねる
In old writings, one finds 'to search for treasure'.
Archaic form of modern 尋ねる (たずねる). The historical derivation is uncertain; the kanji 尋 is conventionally associated with seeking or inquiring.