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