also: くす
suru verb (precursor), intransitive verb
yield; give in; be daunted; shrink
Only with reading くっす
Archaic intransitive su-verb. Describes yielding, giving in, or being daunted. Modern equivalent is 屈する (くっする).
See also: 屈する (くっする)
You must not yield to the enemy's momentum.
suru verb (precursor), transitive verb
Only with reading くっす
Archaic transitive su-verb. Used for physically bending something, such as a knee. Modern equivalent is 屈する (くっする).
See also: 屈する (くっする)
suru verb (precursor), transitive verb
Only with reading くっす
Archaic transitive su-verb. Means to subdue or overpower someone. Modern equivalent is 屈する (くっする).
See also: 屈する (くっする)
suru verb (precursor), intransitive verb
Archaic intransitive su-verb. Describes feeling down or depressed. Not restricted to a specific reading, but likely associated with くっす. Modern equivalent is 屈する (くっする).
See also: 屈する (くっする)
He bent his knee before the altar.
The hero overpowered the enemy by force.
His heart felt down from a broken love.
Archaic su-verb spelling; the modern equivalent is 屈する (くっする).
Alternate reading given; not commonly used independently. Included for search coverage.
Archaic su-verb form of 屈する (くっする). The reading くっす is a contraction of くっする. The alternate reading くす is listed but is rare.