講ずる

こうずる

to lecture; to read aloud; to give a lecture (on)

Also:to devise (e.g. a strategy), to reconciliate (with), to recite poetry (at a poetry gathering)

What does 講ずる mean?

講ずる is a Japanese verb meaning “to lecture; to read aloud; to give a lecture (on)” in English. It can also be translated as “to devise (e.g. a strategy), to reconciliate (with), to recite poetry (at a poetry gathering)” depending on context. It is written as 講ずる in kanji, こうずる in hiragana, and kouzuru in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N2 vocabulary.

Example sentence

適切なときに適切な措置を講ずるべきです。

You should take the appropriate measures at the appropriate time.