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Zach

澄む

清む

Reading

Kana: すむ
Romaji: sumu
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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to clear (e.g. weather); to become transparent

Kanji

Readings: チョウ、 す.む、 す.ます、 -す.ます
Meanings: lucidity, be clear, clear, clarify, settle, strain, look grave
Readings: セイ、 ショウ、 シン、 きよ.い、 きよ.まる、 きよ.める
Meanings: pure, purify, cleanse, exorcise, Manchu dynasty

Example Sentences

(つき)()んでいる。
➥The moon is shining bright.
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尿(にょう)(いろ)()んでいます。
➥My urine is clear.
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(かわ)(みず)はとても()んでいた。
➥The water of the river was very clear.
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(みみ)()ませてごらん。
➥Listen carefully.
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(みず)(そこ)まで()んでいる。
➥The water is clear to the bottom.
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少女(しょうじょ)()んだ(こえ)をしている。
➥The girl has a pure voice.
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