澄ます
すます
Also written 清ます
Meanings
- Godan verb, Transitive to clear; to make clear
- to be unruffled; to look unconcerned; to feign indifference
- to look demure; to look prim; to put on airs
- to strain (one's ears); to listen carefully See also: 耳を澄ます (みみをすます).
Kanji
- 澄 limpid. Read as すます.
Example sentences
- 私達はベルが鳴るのを耳を澄まして聞いた。
We listened to the bell ring. - 私は耳を澄ましたが、何も聞こえなかった。
I listened, but I heard nothing. - 彼は風の音に耳を澄ましながら、長い間座っていた。
He sat for a long time, listening to the sound of the wind. - 目を閉じて、そっと耳を澄ましてごらん。
Close your eyes, and listen carefully.
Common phrases
- 耳を澄ます (みみをすます) to listen carefully
Related forms
- 澄む (すむ) to become clear (water, air, etc.) (intransitive partner)
Words containing 澄ます
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