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棲む すむ

  1. to inhabit; to live (of animals); to nest

良禽は木を択んで棲む りょうきんはきをえらんですむ

  1. a wise bird chooses a good tree in which to roost; a wise retainer chooses a great lord to serve

住む すむ N5

  1. to abide; to dwell; to inhabit; to live (of humans); to reside
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