澄ます (すます) · 1. to clear; to make clear 2. to be unruffled;... | Shirabe

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澄すます

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Common

Pitch accent

Meaning

1

to clear; to make clear
2

to be unruffled; to look unconcerned; to feign indifference
3

to look demure; to look prim; to put on airs
4

to strain (one's ears); to listen carefully

See also: 耳を澄ます (みみをすます)

Kanji

澄チョウ lucidity, be clear, clear

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Sentences

あの社長しゃちょう秘書ひしょはいつも澄すましている。

That president's secretary is always prim.