nidan verb (lower class) with 'mu' ending (archaic), transitive verb
look out over; get a view of; admire (scenery)
Archaic form of 眺める. Used for looking out over a landscape or enjoying a scenic view.
See also: 眺める
nidan verb (lower class) with 'mu' ending (archaic), transitive verb
look on (from the sidelines); stand by and watch; observe
Archaic form of 眺める. Used for watching something from a distance without participating.
See also: 眺める
Climbing a high mountain and looking out over the scenery in all directions.
He merely stood by and watched the battle, doing nothing.
Archaic Nidan verb form; the modern 眺める derives from this. The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the kanji 眺 is conventionally associated with gazing or looking out.