清む
すむ
sumu
JLPT N2verbVocabularyLevel 70 - JLPT N2
Quick answer
清む (すむ (sumu)) means "to become clear (water, air, etc.)". It is read すむ (sumu). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
to become clear (water, air, etc.)
Also : to become serene · to become tranquil · to become transparent
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Example Sentences
雨の後、空気が清んで気持ちがいい。
あめのあと、くうきがすんできもちがいい。
After the rain, the air becomes clear and feels refreshing.
濁った川が時間をかけて清んでいく。
にごったかわがじかんをかけてすんでいく。
The muddy river gradually becomes clear over time.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun] + に伴い～に伴い (ni tomonai) - Along with / In accordance with
- [Noun] + をはじめ～をはじめ (wo hajime) - Starting with / Including
- [Noun] + に応じて～に応じて (ni oujite) - According to / In response to
- [Noun] + から + [Noun] + にかけて～にかけて (ni kakete) - From...to / In the area of
- [Noun] + に限り～に限り (ni kagiri) - Limited to / Only
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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