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JLPT N215画 · 15 strokesradical 水freq #1200

clear, pure, calm

On'yomi (音読み)

  • チョウ

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • す.む
  • す.まる

Mnemonic

As the calm water (水) flows through the clear blue (青) sky, it reflects purity and peace, creating a serene atmosphere.

About this kanji

The kanji 澄 primarily means clear, pure, or calm. It's often used as a verb, as in 澄む (すむ), which means to become clear or to settle. When something is 澄む, like water, it is beautifully transparent and free of impurities. Another common compound is 澄明 (ちょうめい), meaning clarity, often used to describe clear weather or a peaceful state of mind. Additionally, you might hear 澄ました顔 (すましたかお), which refers to a calm or composed expression, often when someone is trying to appear serious. This kanji can be used in various contexts to evoke a sense of tranquility or purity.

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Example sentences

  • 空気が澄んでいる。

    The air is clear.

Meanings across languages

English
clear, pure, calm
Tiếng Việt
trong sáng, tinh khiết, yên lặng
日本語
澄んだ, 清らか, 静かな
한국어
맑은, 순수한, 조용한
中文
清晰, 纯净, 平静
id
jelas, murni, tenang
th
ชัดเจน, บริสุทธิ์, สงบ
es
claro, puro, calmo
fr
clair, pur, calme
de
klar, rein, ruhig
pt
claro, puro, calmo

Common compounds

  • 澄明ちょうめいclarity, clearness
  • 澄むすむto become clear, to settle
  • 澄ました顔すましたかおcalm expression, composed look

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