Word details
静める
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 静める.
Dictionary
Entry
1
to quiet (a child, crowd, etc.); to quieten; to make quiet
2
to calm (one's nerves, excitement, etc.); to compose (oneself); to appease (someone's anger); to pacify; to settle (e.g. discord)
Examples
心を静めるために私は目を閉じた。
I closed my eyes to calm down.
3
Esp. 鎮める
to suppress (a rebellion, riot, fire, etc.); to quell; to put down; to get under control
Examples
暴動はすぐに鎮められた。
The rebellion was soon put down.
4
Esp. 鎮める
to relieve (a cough, pain, etc.); to soothe; to alleviate; to ease
5
Esp. 鎮める
to appease (a spirit, soul, etc.); to pacify; to soothe
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