N1 VOCAB 0m study 📖 0 today
すます
sumasu
To clear, to make clear, to listen for
Next →
🃏 Flashcard
清ます
すます
Tap to reveal meaning
To clear, to make clear, to listen for
sumasu
N1
Tap to test your memory · +10 XP
📊 Word Stats
JLPT Level N1
Advanced · 10,000+ vocab · Academic & literary
Kana すます
Romaji sumasu
Words today 0
0 / 10 daily goal
📚 How to Master This Word
🔊
Listen & Shadow
Press Hear it, then immediately repeat すます out loud twice. Match the rhythm exactly.
🃏
Flashcard First
See the kanji, recall the meaning silently, then flip. This active recall is 3× more effective than reading.
✍️
Write It Once
Write 清ます by hand while saying すます and "to clear, to make clear, to listen for". Motor memory locks it in.
Spaced Review
Save the word and revisit at 10 min, 1 day, 3 days. Save it using the ♥ button above.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 清ます mean in Japanese?
The word 清ます (すます) means "to clear, to make clear, to listen for" in Japanese. It appears in JLPT N1 vocabulary.
How do you pronounce 清ます?
清ます is read as すます (romaji: sumasu). Press the 🔊 Hear it button to hear the pronunciation spoken aloud.
What JLPT level is 清ます?
清ます is a JLPT N1 vocabulary item. Advanced · 10,000+ vocab · Academic & literary
How do I remember 清ます quickly?
Use the flashcard on this page to practise active recall: see the kanji first, attempt the meaning from memory, then flip. After getting it right, use the quiz to confirm. Review again at 10 minutes, 1 day and 3 days for long-term retention.
Where can I practise 清ます in sentences?
The example sentence above (from Tatoeba) shows 清ます in context. You can also use Nihoner's AI Chat tool to generate extra practice sentences, or search in the Lexicon for related entries.