澄すむ

す

む

Common wordJLPTN2Freq.FrequencyTop 50,000

Meanings

godan verb (-mu), intransitive verb

become clear; become transparent

Used for liquids, air, glass, and other physical things becoming clear and free of cloudiness or impurities.

雨あめが上あがって空くう気きが澄すんだ。
After the rain, the air became clear.
この川かわの水みずはとても澄すんでいる。
The water in this river is very clear.

godan verb (-mu), intransitive verb

resonate clearly; ring clearly

Describes a voice, musical note, or sound that is pure, clear, and carries well without distortion.

彼かの女じょの澄すんだ声こえがホールに響ひびいた。
Her clear voice resonated through the hall.

godan verb (-mu), intransitive verb

become serene; become tranquil; be free of worries

Refers to a state of mind that is calm, untroubled, and free from distracting thoughts. Often used in expressions like 心が澄む.

山やまの景色けしきを見みていると心こころが澄すんでくる。
Looking at the mountain scenery, my mind becomes serene.

godan verb (-mu), intransitive verb

pronounce as an unvoiced sound

Technical linguistic term. Refers to a sound being realized without vocal cord vibration, e.g., /k/, /s/, /t/. See also 清音.

Written forms

澄すむUsage98%
Standard kanji for clear water, air, sound, and serene mind. High priority.
すむUsage1%
清すむUsage<1%
Alternate kanji, especially for purity or clarity of mind. Less common than 澄む.

Kanji

澄lucidity, be clear, clear
清pure, purify, cleanse

Similar words

清きよめる
Transitive verb meaning to purify or cleanse something, often in a ritual or moral sense. 澄む is intransitive and describes a natural state of clarity.
透すき通とおる
Also means to be transparent or clear, but emphasizes seeing through something. 澄む focuses more on the absence of cloudiness or impurity.

Etymology

Native Japanese verb. The kanji 澄 is associated with clarity and purity of water, while 清 carries a broader sense of purity. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.