JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
澄 — lucidity
- Reading
- チョウ・す.む・す.ます・\~す.ます
- Meaning
- lucidity; be clear; clear; clarify; settle; strain; look grave
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
澄 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is チョウ・す.む・す.ます・\~す.ます and it means lucidity; be clear; clear; clarify; settle; strain; look grave. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
澄 appears in everyday japanese words such as 澄む (to clear) and 澄ます (to clear).
Japanese words containing 澄
Frequently asked questions
What does 澄 mean in Japanese?
澄 means lucidity; be clear; clear; clarify; settle; strain; look grave in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 澄 read?
澄 is read チョウ・す.む・す.ます・\~す.ます. Reading it inside real words — 澄む and 澄ます — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 澄 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 澄 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 澄 in a word?
A common word containing 澄 is 澄む (すむ) — "to clear". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 澄 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 澄 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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