JLPT N3 Intermediate
落ち着く
To calm down, settle down, or stabilize.
Readings
Other forms
落ち着きます polite form
落ち着かない plain negative
落ち着いた past/adjective form
落ち着いて te-form
落着く alternative kanji
1 Intransitive Verb
To calm down
Describes the act of regaining mental composure or a chaotic situation returning to normalcy.
Example
深呼吸 を したら 、 少し 気持ち が 落ち着いた 。
After taking a deep breath, I felt a little calmer.
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2 Intransitive Verb (often used in its past tense form `落ち着いた` as an adjective)
To be calm / relaxing
Refers to a state or quality that is quiet, mature, and lacks flashiness or agitation.
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3 Intransitive Verb
To settle down / To be decided
Indicates that a fluid situation, discussion, or lifestyle has stabilized and reached a final conclusion or location.
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