Lingaku澄む【すむ】
Frequency rank: 6,437. – 6,448. (for form すむ: 808.)
- to become clear (water, air, etc.); to become transparent
- to resonate clearly (e.g. voice)
- to become serene; to become tranquil; to be free of worries
- to pronounce as an unvoiced soundsee also 清音
Godan verb with 'mu' ending; intransitive verb
Forms
Generated definitions (experimental)
- to become clear (water, air, etc.); to become transparent
- to resonate clearly (e.g. voice)
- to become serene; to become tranquil; to be free of worries
- to pronounce as an unvoiced sound
This meaning is used when describing how something, such as water or the atmosphere, gains clarity and transparency, often improving in quality.
The water in the pond is clear.
This meaning refers to how sounds, particularly voices, can be heard distinctly, indicating a quality of pronunciation or tone that carries well.
This usage captures a state of mind where one feels calm and at peace, free from stress or anxiety.
This meaning pertains to the articulation of speech sounds, specifically focusing on voiceless pronunciation, where vocal cords do not vibrate.
Generated collocations (experimental)
みず水がすむ澄むwater becomes clearくうき空気がすむ澄むair becomes clearこころ心がすむ澄むmind becomes sereneこえ声がすむ澄むvoice resonates clearlyすんだ澄んだそら空clear skyすんだ澄んだみずうみ湖clear lakeすんだ澄んだこえ声clear voiceすんだみず澄んだ水clear waterすんだ澄んだきもち気持ちserene feelingsすました澄ましたかお顔serious expression (as in a calm demeanor)すみきる澄み切るto become completely clear
Example sentences
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With her pure voice, Kate shined outstandingly on the stage of a musical.
Aqua expresses the colour of clear water, it is a bright, and light, blue.