すまし

Also written 澄まし, 清まし, 清し, 洗

Meanings

1. Noun primness; putting on airs; prim person See also: おすまし.
2. clear soup (also written as 清汁) See also: すまし汁 (すましじる).
3. water for rinsing sake cups (at a banquet, etc.)

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