Japanese

すむ
Meaning: to become clear; to be transparent; to be serene
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 澄む 澄まない
Polite 澄みます 澄みません
Past 澄んだ 澄まなかった
Polite + Past 澄みました 澄みませんでした
Te-form 澄んで 澄まなくて
Potential 澄める 澄めない
Passive 澄まれる 澄まれない
Causative 澄ませる 澄ませない
Causative + Passive 澄まされる 澄まされない
Imperative 澄め 澄むな

Handwriting

澄
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Example sentences

The pond water is clear, and the stones at the bottom are clearly visible.
その湖の水は非常に澄んでいて、底まで透き通っていた。
The water of that lake was very clear, and it was transparent all the way to the bottom.
その山脈は、冬の澄んだ空気の中で秀麗な姿を見せていた。
The mountain range showed its graceful appearance in the clear winter air.
山の澄んだ空気で身も心も清まる思いだ。
I feel as if both my body and soul are purified by the clear mountain air.

Usage Notes

Mainly used for liquids or air becoming transparent and free of impurities. It can also describe a clear voice, moon, or mind.

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