住む
すむ
JLPT N5 · vocab_verbMeaning
to live, to reside
Examples
東京に住んでいます。
I live in Tokyo.
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📖 How to Use
「住む」is a verb meaning "to live, to reside." Practice conjugating it: polite form (〜ます), negative (〜ません), and te-form (〜て).
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
A common mistake with 「住む」is mixing up plain form and polite form. On JLPT, both appear — know both.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい2 & もんだい3
Verbs like 「住む」appear in grammar questions where you need to choose the correct conjugated form.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「住む」mean in Japanese?+
「住む」means "to live, to reside". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_verb" category.
How do you read 「住む」?+
「住む」is read as「すむ」.
Is 「住む」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「住む」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「住む」?+
東京に住んでいます。 — I live in Tokyo.
Practice 「住む」 with spaced repetition