English–Japanese
“clarify” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajisumasu
Example
料理人はスープを澄まします。ryō ri nin wa sū pu o su ma shi ma su
The cook clarifies the soup.
How to say “clarify” in Japanese
“Clarify” in Japanese is 澄ます (sumasu).
It describes making a disturbed thing clear or presenting oneself as if nothing has disturbed one's composure.
Example sentences with 澄ます
料理人は卵白を使ってスープを澄まします。ryō ri nin wa ran paku o tsuka tte sū pu o su ma shi ma su
The cook clarifies the soup with egg whites.
Tips for using 澄ます
- In the expression 澄ました顔 (sumashita kao), the verb refers to an intentionally composed look rather than to the physical clearing of a liquid.