Ichidan verb, transitive verb

  1. to place (in position), to fix, to set (e.g. table), to lay (foundation).
  2. to install, to seat (someone).
  3. to settle (upon something), to fix (e.g. one's gaze).
  4. to apply (moxa).

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
 
据える すえる

Contained Kanji Breakdown

set, lay a foundation, install
す.える キョ (Early High School, N1)
hand, hand radical (no. 64)
シュ
reside, to be, exist
い.る キョ お.る (5th, N3)
corpse, remains, flag radical (no. 44)
シ かたしろ (Kentei 1)
old
コ ふる.い ふゆ (2nd, N4)
ten
ジュウ ジッ ジュッ (1st, N5)
mouth
くち コウ ク (1st, N4)