NichiDict

澄む

N3
すむ
清む
[sumu]
Illustration for 澄む

Meanings

1.GodanIntransitive

to become clear (water, air, etc.); to become transparent

2.GodanIntransitive

to resonate clearly (e.g. voice)

3.GodanIntransitive

to become serene; to become tranquil; to be free of worries

4.GodanIntransitive

to pronounce as an unvoiced sound

Examples

秋になると空気が澄んでくる。

The air becomes clear in autumn.

この湖の水は本当に澄んでいる

The water in this lake is really clear.

彼女の目は澄んでいて美しい。

Her eyes are clear and beautiful.