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On'yomi
チョウ
CHOU
Kun'yomi
す.む・す.ます・-す.ます
sumu / sumasu / sumasu

lucidity · be clear · clear · clarify · settle · strain · look grave

nature

Details

Strokes15
Frequency#1722
Radicalwater(4)
Old Form

Stroke Order

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Strokes15

Component Breakdown

=

water + 登

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of water and climb. Water becoming clear.

Symbolism

Clear, limpid, transparent. Represents clearness.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Quietness of a rainy day

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

澄んだ瞳

すんだひとみ

Clear eyes; Pure and unclouded eyes