Meaning of 服する in Japanese

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Definition of 服する

  1. (vs-s) to obey; to submit; to defer; to yield; to abide

    その囚人は刑期に服した後赦免された。
    The convict was pardoned after serving his sentence.

  2. to serve (e.g. in the army, or a sentence in jail (gaol))
  3. to observe (e.g. mourning)
  4. to drink (tea, medicine, etc.)

Sentences containing 服する

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