Godan verb, transitive verb

Usually written with kana alone.
  1. to build up, to establish. Esp. 成す.
  2. to form, to become (a state). Esp. 成す.
  3. to accomplish, to achieve, to succeed in.
  4. to change into.
  5. to do, to perform. Esp. 為す.

auxiliary verb

Archaism.
  1. to intend to, to attempt, to try.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
 
なす
 
為す なす
 
成す なす