NichiDict

仕える

N1
つかえる
事える
[tsukaeru]
Illustration for 仕える

Meanings

1.IchidanIntransitive

to serve; to work for; to attend

Examples

彼は長年にわたり王室に仕えてきた忠臣だった。

He was a loyal retainer who had served the royal family for many years.

神に仕える身として清廉な生活を心がけている。

As one who serves God, I strive to live a pure life.

主君に仕える武士の忠誠心は非常に厚かったという。

It is said that the loyalty of samurai serving their lords was very strong.