suru verb (special), transitive verb
General term for imitating or copying someone's actions, speech, or style. Often used in formal or written contexts.
彼は先生の話し方を擬して、クラスを笑わせた。
He imitated the teacher's way of speaking and made the class laugh.
suru verb (special), transitive verb
enter as a candidate; nominate
Used when putting someone forward as a candidate, especially in formal or political contexts. Often seen as 候補に擬する.
党は彼を次期市長候補に擬した。
The party nominated him as a candidate for the next mayor.
suru verb (special), transitive verb
press against; thrust at
Describes pressing a weapon or object against someone, often in a threatening manner. Typically used with を and a body part or object.
犯人はナイフを彼の背中に擬した。
The criminal pressed a knife against his back.
suru verb (special), transitive verb
Used to compare one thing to another, often in a figurative sense. Common in literary or rhetorical expressions.
人生を旅に擬する表現はよく使われる。
The expression comparing life to a journey is often used.