Word Meaning 澄む

すむ sumu

澄む is read as すむ (sumu) and means to pronounce as an unvoiced sound.

Meaning

English

  1. to pronounce as an unvoiced sound
  2. to resonate clearly (e.g. voice)
  3. to become clear (water, air, etc.)
  4. to become transparent
  5. to become serene
  6. to become tranquil
  7. to be free of worries

Reading

Kana

すむ

Romaji

sumu

Writing Variants

  • 清む すむ sumu

Stroke Sequence

2 Characters • 18 Total Strokes

Study Signals and Categories

JLPT N1 Jōyō Upper Grade Kanken 4級 Rank 8178 Priority B

Related Vocabulary

Max. 12

澄み切る

すみきる

to be perfectly clear (water, air, etc.)

澄ます

すます

to clear

澄まし顔

すましがお

composed expression

澄み切った

すみきった

perfectly clear

清澄

せいちょう

clear