澄ます (すます)to clear; to make clear; to be unruffled

to clear; to make clearGodan verb with 'su' ending, transitive verb
to be unruffled; to look unconcerned; to feign indifferenceGodan verb with 'su' ending, transitive verb
to look demure; to look prim; to put on airsGodan verb with 'su' ending, transitive verb
to strain (one's ears); to listen carefullyGodan verb with 'su' ending, transitive verb

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Kanji in 澄ます

澄Lucidity; Be Clear; ClearRead with its kun'yomi here · JLPT N1

Words that share its kanji

清澄せいちょうclear; serene
澄まし顔すましがおcomposed expression; clear face
澄み切ったすみきったperfectly clear
澄み切るすみきるto be perfectly clear (water, air, etc.); to clear up
澄むすむto become clear (water, air, etc.); to become transparent
研ぎ澄ますとぎすますto sharpen; to grind
お澄ましおすましprimness; prim person
つんと澄ましてつんとすましてprimly; with one's nose in the air

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