N2
かすむ (kasumu)
霞む
to be hazy, to be misty, to blur (vision)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Describes a state where visibility is reduced due to mist, fog, smoke, or tears, making objects appear indistinct or blurred. (霧、靄、煙、または涙などにより視界が悪くなり、物が見えにくくなったり、ぼやけて見えたりする状態を指します。)
📝 Example Sentences
遠くの山が霞んで見えた。
The distant mountains looked hazy.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "霞む"!
涙で目の前が_______、何も見えなかった。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 涙によって視界がぼやけることを「霞む」と言います。
English: 'To blur' (kasumu) refers to vision becoming indistinct due to tears.
English: 'To blur' (kasumu) refers to vision becoming indistinct due to tears.
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