す
澄
　
む

Godan verb, intransitive verb

  1. to become clear (water, air, etc.), to become transparent.
  2. to resonate clearly (e.g. voice).
  3. to become serene, to become tranquil, to be free of worries.
  4. to pronounce as an unvoiced sound.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
す
澄
　
む
 澄む すむ ✔
す
清
　
む
 清む すむ

Contained Kanji Breakdown

lucidity, be clear, clear
す.む　すみ　チョウ (7th, N1)
water, water radical (no. 85)
さんずい
ascend, climb up
トウ　のぼ.る　ト (3rd, N3)
dotted tent radical (no. 105)
ハツ (Kentei 1)
beans, pea, midget
まめ　トウ　ズ (3rd, N1)
delicious(旨) variant
one, one radical (no.1)
イチ　いっ　ひと- (1st, N5)
mouth
くち　コウ　ク (1st, N4)
grass, straw, herbs
to divide