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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