す【やどす】

Frequency rank: 4,151. – 4,156.
    Godan verb with 'su' ending; transitive verb
  1. to house; to contain; to harbour (a feeling); to hold (e.g. dew on leaves)
  2. to carry (a baby); to be pregnant
  3. to give lodging to; to accommodatearchaism
Forms
  • す【やどす】Frequency rank: 4,151. – 4,156.
  • やどす
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. to house; to contain; to harbour (a feeling); to hold (e.g. dew on leaves)
    2. This meaning refers to the act of having something within, whether it's a physical space or an abstract feeling. It can describe hosting emotions or physical objects.
    The leaves of this tree hold dew.
    He harbours kindness in his heart.
  2. to carry (a baby); to be pregnant
    3. This meaning specifically relates to pregnancy or the act of carrying a fetus. It’s often used in contexts discussing pregnancy and motherhood.
    She is carrying a new life.
    When one is pregnant, it is important to take care of one's health.
  3. to give lodging to; to accommodate
    4. This meaning pertains to providing shelter or a place to stay for someone. It is often used in hospitality or when discussing the act of hosting guests.
    He accommodated the travelers.
    This inn can house many people.
Generated collocations (experimental)
きごう(きごう)to house; to contain; to harbour (a feeling); to hold (e.g. dew on leaves)to house (something, e.g. a feeling)to harbour feelingsto be able to houseto carry a babyto provide lodgingto contain emotionsto offer accommodationto hold a heart (meaning to be emotionally invested)to hold clear water (often refers to dew on leaves)to accommodate family
Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
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