KANJI
澄
clear
transparent, serene, pure, calm
Kun'yomi
す
On'yomi
ちょう
Example sentences
その湖の水は驚くほど澄み、湖底の石まで鮮明に見えた。
The water in that lake was astonishingly clear, and even the stones at the bottom were visible with clarity.
わずかな音を聞き逃さないよう、耳を澄まして集中した。
To avoid missing even the slightest sound, I listened intently and concentrated.
嵐の後、空は見事に澄み切って、新しい一日の始まりを告げていた。
After the storm, the sky became perfectly clear, signaling the start of a new day.
Practice exercises
1
澄
Answer
clearpuretransparent
2
澄み切った
crystal clear; perfectly clear
Answer
すみきった
3
澄
Answer
すせいちょう
4
澄む
to become clear; to clear up
Answer
すむ
5
澄明
clear; transparent; lucid
Answer
ちょうめい
6
澄まし顔
poker face; serious look; straight face
Answer
すましがお