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清む (すむ) — to clear (e.g., weather) | JLPT N3 · Nihongo Circle

清む

すむ

N3

godan verbtransitive 他動詞intransitive 自動詞

Meanings

1to clear (e.g., weather)
2to become transparent
3to become clear (water, air, etc.)
4to resonate clearly (e.g. voice)
5to become serene
6to become tranquil
7to be free of worries
8to pronounce as an unvoiced sound

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Kanji in this word

清Pure, Purify, Cleanse11 strokes

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