住む
すむ
sumu
JLPT N5verbVocabularyLevel 9 - JLPT N5

Quick answer

住む (すむ (sumu)) means "to live (of humans)". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.

Meaning

to live (of humans)

Also : to dwell · to reside · to inhabit

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Example Sentences

東京に住んでいます。

とうきょうにすんでいます

I live in Tokyo.

静かなところに住みたいです。

しずかなところにすみたいです

I want to live in a quiet place.

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Last updated Jul 4, 2026

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