Japanese Conversation · Level 89
60 words
Japanese word
平静
Pronunciation
Romajiheisei
Meaning
- nouncomposure
Example
彼は平静を取り戻します。kare wa hei sei o to ri modo shi ma su
He regains his composure.
More examples
会議が騒がしくなっても、議長は平静を保ちます。kai gi ga sawa ga shi ku na tte mo gi chō wa hei sei o tamo chi ma su
Even when the meeting becomes noisy, the chair maintains composure.
Core concept
Describes a settled inner state that remains steady instead of showing agitation, supporting the sense of composure and calmness.
Common phrases
平静を失うhei sei o ushina u
lose one's composure
平静を取り戻すhei sei o to ri modo su
regain one's composure
平静を保つhei sei o tamo tsu
remain calm
Similar words
冷静reisei: A calm state that allows clear judgment without strong emotion.
沈着chinchaku: Calm self-control maintained in a difficult or urgent situation.
落ち着きochitsuki: A settled manner or state without visible agitation.
Definition in Japanese
心や態度が落ち着いていて、取り乱したり動揺したりしない状態。kokoro ya tai do ga o chi tsu i te i te to ri mida shi ta ri dō yō shi ta ri shi na i jō tai
Word origin
平静 (heisei) combines 平 (hei, "level and calm") with 静 (sei, "quiet"), forming a word for a quiet, even state of mind.
Usage tips
- 平静 (heisei) sounds like 平成 (Heisei), the name of Japan's era from 1989 to 2019, but the kanji and meanings are different.