Word details

澄まし

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 澄まし.

Dictionary

Entry

澄ましまし清まし清しNounFreq #36917
1

primness; putting on airs; prim person

2

Abbreviation; Also written as 清汁

clear soup

3

water for rinsing sake cups (at a banquet, etc.)

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

lucidity, be clear, clear, clarify, settle, strain, look grave

15 strokesFrequency 1,722JLPT N1Grade 8

On

チョウ

Kun

す.むす.ます-す.ます

Nanori

きよすすすみ

pure, purify, cleanse, exorcise, Manchu dynasty

11 strokesFrequency 705JLPT N2Grade 4

On

セイショウシン

Kun

きよ.いきよ.まるきよ.める

Nanori

あきさやすがすみちん

wash, inquire into, probe

9 strokesFrequency 1,168JLPT N3Grade 6

On

セン

Kun

あら.う

Nanori

あらいらい

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