calm (English): Japanese definition

NOUN (1)

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静けさ literal / 平穏 literal / 落ち着き literal / concept sentence untranslatable (The notion of 'calm' can be metaphorically more complex and is not always captured directly in a single noun.)

Synonyms peace formal , tranquility formal , serenity formal

Antonyms storm , turmoil

A state of peace, tranquility, and freedom from disturbance or agitation, often referring to a lack of wind or rough conditions, or to a person's peaceful emotional state.

no irregular note

plural
calms

After the storm, there was a sense of calm that settled over the ocean. — Describing the stillness of the sea.
She found a moment of calm in the quiet garden away from the city noise. — Referring to a peaceful emotional state.

VERB (1)

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鎮める literal / 和らげる literal / 静める literal / concept sentence untranslatable (The verb form 'calm' may encompass a broader context that is sometimes formulated differently in Japanese.)

Synonyms pacify , soothe , quiet

Antonyms agitate , disturb

To make someone or something quiet, peaceful, or less agitated; or, to become quiet or peaceful oneself.

The mother tried to calm her crying baby by singing a lullaby. — Describing the act of soothing someone.
He needed a few minutes to calm down after the argument before he could speak clearly. — Referring to becoming less agitated oneself.

ADJ (1)

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穏やかな literal / 静かな literal / 平穏な literal / concept sentence untranslatable (As an adjective, 'calm' can convey a wider emotional or situational nuance which may not align perfectly in Japanese.)

Synonyms peaceful , tranquil , serene

Antonyms agitated , chaotic

Not affected by strong emotions; free from excitement, disturbance, or agitation; (of weather or the sea) without wind or large waves.

Despite the bad news, she remained calm and collected, handling the situation rationally. — Describing a person's composed emotional state.
The sea was perfectly calm for sailing that day, with not a ripple on the surface. — Describing the peaceful state of the ocean.