Japanese

れいせい
Meaning: calm; composed; cool-headed
Part of Speech: Noun, Adjectival noun

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Handwriting

冷
静

Example sentences

Even in a difficult situation, a calm judgment is necessary.
突然のトラブルにも、彼は冷静に対処した。
He handled the sudden trouble calmly.
彼は想定外の事態に冷静に対処した。
He handled the unexpected situation calmly.
彼は冷静を装っていたが、内心は焦っていた。
He pretended to be calm, but inside he was panicking.
彼女はいつも冷静に振る舞う。
She always behaves calmly.
外野手は、バッターが打ち上げた飛球を冷静に処理した。
The outfielder calmly handled the fly ball hit by the batter.
司令官は冷静に状況を判断し、部隊に撤退を命じた。
The commander calmly assessed the situation and ordered the troops to withdraw.
彼は怒りを制して、冷静に話し始めた。
He controlled his anger and started speaking calmly.
危機的な状況にあっても、彼は胆力を失わずに冷静な判断を下した。
Even in a critical situation, he did not lose his nerve and made a calm judgment.
彼は筋道を立てて、冷静に状況を説明した。
He explained the situation calmly and logically.

Usage Notes

Describes a state of being calm and not being swayed by emotions. Often used with words like 'judgement' or 'response'.

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