Japanese

になる

れいせいになる
Meaning: to calm down; to become composed
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 冷静になる 冷静にならない
Polite 冷静になります 冷静になりません
Past 冷静になった 冷静にならなかった
Polite + Past 冷静になりました 冷静になりませんでした
Te-form 冷静になって 冷静にならなくて
Potential 冷静になれる 冷静になれない
Passive 冷静になられる 冷静になられない
Causative 冷静にならせる 冷静にならせない
Causative + Passive 冷静にならされる 冷静にならされない
Imperative 冷静になれ 冷静になるな

Handwriting

冷
静
に
な
る

Example

Calm down before making a decision.

Usage Notes

Used when one manages their emotions and regains a steady state of mind.

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