Vocabulary
What does 澄む (すむ, sumu) mean?
澄む (すむ, sumu) means to become clear, to become transparent.
| Reading | すむ |
|---|---|
| Romaji | sumu |
| Part of speech | godan verb, intransitive |
| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N3 |
澄むすむ
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonsumu
to become clear, to become transparent
- 1godan verb · intransitive to become clear (water, air, etc.); to become transparent
- 2godan verb · intransitive to resonate clearly (e.g. voice)
- 3godan verb · intransitive to become serene; to become tranquil; to be free of worries
- 4godan verb · intransitive to pronounce as an unvoiced sound
Example sentences
澄んだ川に魚が泳ぐ。
Fish swim in the clear river.
山の空気は澄んでいる。
The mountain air is clear.
Also written: 清む