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くすむ
Frequency rank:
11,671. – 11,704.
Godan verb with 'mu' ending; intransitive verb
to be dark; to be dull
Generated:
This meaning conveys a sense of something lacking brightness, color, or vibrancy, often referring to objects, colors, or themes.
この
え
絵
は
すこしく
少しく
すんでいる
。
This painting is a bit dull.
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to be unassuming; to be inconspicuous; to not stand out
Generated:
This meaning indicates a lack of attention-grabbing qualities, often describing people, styles, or attitudes that are modest and do not draw attention.
かれ
彼
は
いつも
くすんだ
ふくをきている
服を着ている
。
He always wears unassuming clothes.
+1 more example
国語辞典
Japanese definitions
くすむ
どうし
動詞
くろずんで
黒ずんで
さえ
ない
かんじ
感じ
に
なる
。
じみ
地味
で
めだたない
目立たない
ようす
様子
に
なる
。
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