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奏(そう)する

そうするsousuru

CommonVerb

Meanings

Meanings are shown in English (JMdict).

  1. suru verb (special class)transitive verb

    to report to the Emperor

  2. to play (musical instrument)

    笛(ふえ)を奏(そう)する。

    • Play the flute.

    Words:笛(ふえ)奏(そう)する

    Verified
  3. to accomplish

    See also: 功(こう)を奏(そう)する

    努(ど)力(りょく)が功(こう)を奏(そう)した。

    • The efforts paid off.

    Words:努(ど)力(りょく)奏(そう)する

    Verified

Example sentences 4

笛(ふえ)を奏(そう)する。

  • Play the flute.

Words:笛(ふえ)奏(そう)する

Editorial example

努(ど)力(りょく)が功(こう)を奏(そう)した。

  • The efforts paid off.

Words:努(ど)力(りょく)奏(そう)する

Editorial example

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