Japanese

おちつく
Meaning: to calm down; to settle down; to be stable
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 落ち着く 落ち着かない
Polite 落ち着きます 落ち着きません
Past 落ち着いた 落ち着かなかった
Polite + Past 落ち着きました 落ち着きませんでした
Te-form 落ち着いて 落ち着かなくて
Potential 落ち着ける 落ち着けない
Passive 落ち着かれる 落ち着かれない
Causative 落ち着かせる 落ち着かせない
Causative + Passive 落ち着かされる 落ち着かされない
Imperative 落ち着け 落ち着くな

Handwriting

落
ち
着
く

Example sentences

The commotion finally settled down.
突然のトラブルにも落ち着いて対応した。
He responded calmly even to the sudden trouble.
この部屋は狭いが、とても落ち着く。
This room is narrow, but it is very cozy.
深く呼吸をして、心を落ち着かせた。
I took a deep breath and calmed my mind.
長い旅行から戻ると、やはり我が家が一番落ち着く。
Returning from a long trip, my own home is definitely where I feel most relaxed.
彼はいつもクールで落ち着いている。
He is always cool and calm.
彼の低い声音は、聞く人の心を落ち着かせる。
His low voice calms the listeners' hearts.
店内は落ち着いたムードで、とてもリラックスできた。
The shop had a calm atmosphere, and I could really relax.
母が作った温かい味噌汁を飲むと、心が落ち着く。
Drinking the warm miso soup my mother made calms my heart.
彼女の優しい声を聞くと、心が落ち着く。
Hearing her gentle voice calms my heart.

Usage Notes

Used for situations, emotions, or living arrangements becoming stable.

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