Definition of 澄まし (すまし)

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澄まし

すまし

sumashi

View details for kanji: 澄
noun
1.
primness, prim person(only relevant for 澄まし and 清まし and 清し and 洗)
See also:お澄まし
2.
clear soup(abbreviation)
See also:すまし汁
3.
water for rinsing sake cups (at a banquet, etc.)(only relevant for 澄まし and 清まし and 清し and 洗)
Other readings:
清まし【すまし】
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清し【すまし】
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洗【すまし】
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清汁【すまし】
Related Kanji
澄 lucidity, be clear, clear, clarify, settle, strain, look grave
清 pure, purify, cleanse, exorcise, Manchu dynasty
洗 wash, inquire into, probe
汁 soup, juice, broth, sap, gravy, pus