澄ます
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 澄ます
1
to clear; to make clear
Examples
あの社長秘書はいつも澄ましている。
That president's secretary is always prim.
2
to be unruffled; to look unconcerned; to feign indifference
3
to look demure; to look prim; to put on airs
4
to strain (one's ears); to listen carefully
Kanji in this Word
澄
15 strokes
Frequency: 1722
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
lucidity
be clear
clear
clarify
settle
strain
look grave
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
チョウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
す.む
す.ます
-す.ます
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
きよ
すす
すみ
み
清
11 strokes
Frequency: 705
JLPT N2
Grade 4
Meanings
pure
purify
cleanse
exorcise
Manchu dynasty
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セイ
ショウ
シン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
きよ.い
きよ.まる
きよ.める
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
あき
さや
し
すが
すみ
せ
ちん
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