澄
Top #1722
N1
Grade 8
Meanings
lucidity
be clear
clear
clarify
settle
strain
look grave
Readings
Japanese
ON'YOMI
チョウ
KUN'YOMI
す.む
す.ます
-す.ます
NANORI
きよ
すす
すみ
み
Other Languages
cheng2
deng4
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澄ます
1.
to clear, to make clear
2.
to be unruffled, to look unconcerned, to feign indifference
3.
to look demure, to look prim, to put on airs
澄む
1.
to become clear (water, air, etc.), to become transparent
2.
to resonate clearly (e.g. voice)
3.
to become serene, to become tranquil, to be free of worries
澄み切る
1.
to be perfectly clear (water, air, etc.), to clear up
清澄
1.
clear, serene
耳を澄ます
1.
to listen carefully, to strain one's ears