澄すむ

godan verb (-mu), intransitive verb

become clear; become transparent

Used for liquids, air, glass, and other physical things becoming clear and free of cloudiness or impurities.

• 雨あめが上あがって空くう気きが澄すんだ。

  After the rain, the air became clear.

• この川かわの水みずはとても澄すんでいる。

  The water in this river is very clear.

godan verb (-mu), intransitive verb

resonate clearly; ring clearly

Describes a voice, musical note, or sound that is pure, clear, and carries well without distortion.

• 彼かの女じょの澄すんだ声こえがホールに響ひびいた。

  Her clear voice resonated through the hall.

godan verb (-mu), intransitive verb

become serene; become tranquil; be free of worries

Refers to a state of mind that is calm, untroubled, and free from distracting thoughts. Often used in expressions like 心が澄む.

• 山やまの景色けしきを見みていると心こころが澄すんでくる。

  Looking at the mountain scenery, my mind becomes serene.

godan verb (-mu), intransitive verb

pronounce as an unvoiced sound

Technical linguistic term. Refers to a sound being realized without vocal cord vibration, e.g., /k/, /s/, /t/. See also 清音.

See also: 清音

• 日本にほん語ごでは、語ご頭とうの「た」は清せい音おんで澄すむ。

  In Japanese, word-initial 'ta' is pronounced as an unvoiced sound.