清む

すむ

To clear, to become transparent

N3verb·sumu

How to remember it

清 means pure; a rare variant of 澄む for a clearing, purified sky.

Example sentences

  • 空が清んで星がきれいに見える。

    そらがすんでほしがきれいにみえる。

    The sky has cleared and the stars look beautiful.

  • 清んだ声で歌い始めた。

    すんだこえでうたいはじめた。

    She began to sing in a clear voice.

Usage

Rare variant of 澄む; 澄む is the standard kanji for a clearing sky.

Related words

澄む清い清らか純粋

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