How to Say ‘To calm down’ in Japanese
落ち着く
ochitsuku
[oh-chee-tsoo-koo]
💬 Usage Tip: [落ち着く] does not mean "fall and arrive" in normal use, even though it is built from those pieces; together it means "settle down" or "calm down." Japanese has many verbs like this where the whole meaning is better learned as one unit.
Phrase Breakdown
落ち着く
ochitsuku
[oh-chee-tsoo-koo]
to calm down; to stay composed
Useful advice on the green when telling someone to relax before putting.
パットの前に落ち着くことが大切です。
It is important to calm down before a putt.
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