to become clear (water, air, etc.)
N2KMT10News #39+1CoreVerb, IntransitiveNature & EnvironmentEmotions & PsychologyKanji Vocab18 strokes
清む
すむ
Verb, Intransitive
1.
to become clear (water, air, etc.), to become transparent
2.
to resonate clearly (e.g. voice)
3.
to become serene, to become tranquil, to be free of worries
4.
to pronounce as an unvoiced sound
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彼女の歌声は、まるでクリスタルのように澄んでいた。
Her singing voice was as clear as crystal.
瞑想によって心が澄み、穏やかな気持ちになった。
Through meditation, my mind became clear and I felt calm.
冬の朝、湖の水は驚くほど澄んでいた。
On a winter morning, the lake water was surprisingly clear.
悩み事が解決して、彼の表情は澄んだものになった。
With his worries resolved, his expression became serene.
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