English–Japanese
“soothe” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajinadameru
Example
泣いている子どもをなだめます。na i te i ru ko do mo o na da me ma su
I soothe the crying child.
How to say “soothe” in Japanese
“Soothe” in Japanese is なだめる (nadameru).
The meaning centers on easing another person's emotional agitation until the person becomes calm and receptive.
Example sentences with なだめる
会場が騒然としたとき、係員は観客をなだめました。kai jō ga sō zen to shi ta to ki kakari in wa kan kyaku o na da me ma shi ta
When the venue became chaotic, the staff member calmed the audience.
Tips for using なだめる
- English pacify often suggests stopping resistance or unrest, whereas なだめる (nadameru) also fits the gentle act of settling a crying child.