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澄ます すます N1

  1. to clear; to make clear
  2. to be unruffled; to feign indifference; to look unconcerned
  3. to look demure; to look prim; to put on airs
  4. to listen carefully; to strain (one's ears)

耳を澄ます みみをすます

  1. to listen carefully; to strain one's ears

研ぎ澄ます とぎすます

  1. to grind; to hone; to make keen; to sharpen; to whet

取り澄ます とりすます

  1. to assume a composed look; to look unconcerned

聞き澄ます ききすます

  1. to listen attentively

乙に澄ます おつにすます

  1. to act prudishly; to affect a serene mood; to affect a serious demeanor; to assume an air of superiority
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