suru verb (precursor), intransitive verb
Classical intransitive verb meaning to close one's eyes, often implying sleep or death. In modern Japanese, 瞑る (つぶる/つむる) or 目を閉じる are used instead.
See also: 瞑する
In classical texts, 瞑す meant to close one's eyes and sleep.
suru verb (precursor), intransitive verb
Euphemistic classical use for dying peacefully. The modern equivalent 瞑する carries the same nuance.
See also: 瞑する
Old records say that he passed away peacefully.
Classical Japanese verb derived from the kanji 瞑 (close eyes). The exact historical derivation is uncertain; it is now obsolete outside of the modernized form 瞑する.