Godan verb, intransitive verb

  1. to live (of humans), to reside, to inhabit, to dwell, to abide.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
住む すむ

Contained Kanji Breakdown

dwell, reside, live
ジュウ す.む すみ (3rd, N4)
human radical (no. 9)
lord, chief, master
シュ あるじ ぬし (3rd, N4)
dot, tick or dot radical (no. 3)
チュ (Kentei 1)
king, rule, magnate
オウ -ノウ おお (1st, N3)