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冷静
Meaning in Englishcalm, composed, cool-headed
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What it means
What does 冷静 mean? It denotes a state of calm, self-control, and clear judgment, especially under pressure. It refers to staying level-headed and making deliberate, rational decisions rather than acting on impulse.
Main meanings
- 1) calmness and composure in demeanor
- 2) ability to think clearly and act rationally under pressure
- 3) a state or quality of being level-headed, often in challenging situations
How to use it
- Formal usage in writing and speeches: 冷静さを保つ, 冷静な判断を下す
- Casual speech: 冷静だ, 冷静になる
- Academic or journalistic style: 冷静沈着 describes a person who remains calm and collected under stress
Variants and close terms
- 沈着 (ちんちゃく) — calm, composure
- 平静 (へいせい) — calmness
- 冷静沈着 (れいせいちんちゃく) — cool-headedness
- 動揺 (どうよう) — agitation (antonym)
- 焦燥 (しょうそう) — impatience/restlessness (antonym)
Composition
- 冷: cold, ice; conveys low temperature or cooling effect
- 静: quiet, calm; silence, stillness
- Combined meaning: the mental state of staying cool and not being disturbed by emotions; to maintain composure and make deliberate decisions
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na-adjective (形容動詞)
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N3
冷ます
samasu
cool something, let cool
N3
冷める
sameru
become cool, cool down, fade
N3
冷やす
hiyasu
to cool (from room temperature), to chill, to refrigerate
N4
冷房
reibou
cooling, air conditioning
N4
冷える
hieru
cool down, get cold
N5
静かな
shizuka na
quiet / calm
N5
冷たい
tsumetai
cold to touch, chilled
N5
静か
shizuka
quiet
N5
冷蔵庫
reizouko
refrigerator, fridge
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