澄ます
すます
- to clear; to make clear v5s vt
- to be unruffled; to look unconcerned; to feign indifference v5s vt
- to look demure; to look prim; to put on airs v5s vt
- to strain (one's ears); to listen carefully v5s vt
Kanji
澄
チョウ
す.む • す.ます • -す.ます
lucidity; be clear; clear; clarify; settle; strain; look grave
Synonyms
耳を澄ます
みみをすます
- to listen carefully; to strain one's ears exp v5s