澄
lucidity · be clear · clear · clarify · settle · strain · look grave
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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
Component Breakdown
water + 登
Words & Expressions
Words written with 澄
Four-Character Compounds
澄んだ瞳
すんだひとみ
Clear eyes; Pure and unclouded eyes
Anime & Manga
ウルフちゃんは澄ましたい
Wolf-chan wa Sumashitai
A well-known work with 澄 in its Japanese title.
なんで生きてるかわからない人 和泉澄25歳
Nande Ikiteru ka Wakaranai Hito: Izumi Sumi 25-sai
A well-known work with 澄 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
最澄
Name contains 澄
Saichō was a Japanese Buddhist monk credited with founding the Japanese Tendai school of Buddhism.
Wikipedia末松謙澄
Name contains 澄
Viscount Suematsu Kenchō was a Japanese politician, intellectual and author who lived in the Meiji and Taishō periods.
Wikipedia細川澄元
Name contains 澄
Hosokawa Sumimoto was a samurai commander in the Muromachi period during the 16th century of Japan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 澄 mean in Japanese?
澄 means lucidity, be clear, clear, clarify, settle, strain, look grave.
How do you read 澄?
On'yomi: チョウ (CHOU). Kun'yomi: す.む、す.ます、-す.ます (sumu, sumasu, sumasu).
How many strokes does 澄 have?
澄 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).
Is 澄 a good kanji for a tattoo?
澄 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means lucidity, be clear, clear, clarify, settle, strain, look grave. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.