(した)

したう
godan verb
to yearn for, to adore, to long for
1. to yearn for, to adore, to long for
To feel deep affection, admiration, or longing for someone, often someone respected or loved.
子供(こども)たちに(した)われている先生(せんせい)だ。
A teacher adored by the children.
()(はは)(した)って(なみだ)(なが)した。
I shed tears longing for my late mother.
(おお)くの弟子(でし)たちに(した)われた師匠(ししょう)は、()しまれながら引退(いんたい)した。
The master, adored by many disciples, retired amid regret.

A somewhat literary verb expressing deep emotional attachment or admiration.

TRANSITIVITY:

  • Type: 他動詞(たどうし) (transitive)

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • 〜に(した)われる (to be adored by ~)
  • 〜を(した)う (to yearn for ~)
  • 故郷(ふるさと)(した)う (to long for one's hometown)

USAGE NOTE:
Often used in the passive form (した)われる to describe someone who is loved and respected. The verb conveys warm, respectful affection rather than romantic love.