Word details

澄む

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 澄む.

Dictionary

Entry

澄む清むIntransitiveGodan verbFreq #4871
1

to become clear (water, air, etc.); to become transparent

Examples
水が底まで澄んでいる
The water is clear to the bottom.
2

to resonate clearly (e.g. voice)

3

to become serene; to become tranquil; to be free of worries

4

to pronounce as an unvoiced sound

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

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