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“become misty” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikasumu

Example

朝は霧で、遠くの景色がかすみます。asa wa kiri de tō ku no keshiki ga ka su mi ma su

In the morning, distant scenery becomes misty because of the fog.

Illustration for かすむ (become misty)

How to say “become misty” in Japanese

“Become misty” in Japanese is かすむ (kasumu).

Describes a view or image losing sharpness when something thin and diffuse comes between the observer and what is seen.

Full entry for かすむ: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with かすむ

疲れると、目がかすみます。tsuka re ru to me ga ka su mi ma su

When I get tired, my vision becomes blurred.

Tips for using かすむ

  • The same verb かすむ (kasumu) also describes vision becoming unclear from tears or eye strain, not only distant scenery becoming hazy.

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