瞑めいする

suru verb (special), intransitive verb

close one's eyes; sleep

Literary or formal verb for closing one's eyes, often with a nuance of quiet repose or entering sleep. Rare in modern conversation; 目を閉じる or 眠る are the usual expressions.

• 彼かれは静しずかに瞑めいして、深ふかい眠ねむりについた。

  He quietly closed his eyes and fell into a deep sleep.

suru verb (special), intransitive verb

rest in peace

Euphemistic or poetic use for dying peacefully; often appears in epitaphs or solemn contexts. Very rare.

• ここに永えい遠えんに瞑めいする。

  Here rests in peace forever.