Definition of ふくする
- (vs-s) to obey; to submit; to defer; to yield; to abide
その囚人は刑期に服した後赦免された。
The convict was pardoned after serving his sentence. - to serve (e.g. in the army, or a sentence in jail (gaol))
- to observe (e.g. mourning)
- to drink (tea, medicine, etc.)