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投とうずる

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Meanings

1

zuru verb

throw; cast

Physical throwing or metaphorical casting (vote, light, shadow). Usually replaced by 投じる in modern Japanese.

See also: 投じる

2

zuru verb, transitive verb

devote oneself; throw oneself into

Used in the fixed expression 身を投ずる, meaning to dedicate oneself to a cause or activity.

3

zuru verb, transitive verb

invest; put in

Used for investing money, effort, or resources. Often seen in financial or abstract contexts.

4

zuru verb, transitive verb

administer (medicine); give

Typically used in medical contexts for administering drugs or treatment.

5

zuru verb, intransitive verb

surrender

Intransitive use meaning to give oneself up or yield, often in a competitive or conflict context.

6

zuru verb, intransitive verb

take advantage of; make full use of

Intransitive use with に, meaning to seize an opportunity or exploit a situation.

7

zuru verb, intransitive verb

fit well with; match with; be in tune with

Intransitive use with に, indicating harmony or compatibility. Rare and somewhat literary.

8

zuru verb, intransitive verb

stay (at a lodging)

Intransitive use meaning to put up at an inn or lodging. Rare and somewhat archaic.

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