What does 清ます mean?
清ます is a Japanese verb meaning “to clear, to make clear, to listen for” in English. It can also be translated as “to be unruffled, to look demure, to strain (one's ears)” depending on context. It is written as 清ます in kanji, すます in hiragana, and sumasu in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N1 vocabulary.