冷静(れいせい)

れいせい
na-adjective, noun
calm, composed
1. calm, cool-headed, composed
A state of being emotionally controlled and not affected by excitement, anger, or panic; level-headedness.
冷静(れいせい)に考(かんが)えてください。
Please think calmly.
冷静に = calmly (adverbial form)
彼(かれ)はいつも冷静(れいせい)だ。
He is always calm.
事故(じこ)が起(お)きても、冷静(れいせい)さを保(たも)つことが大切(たいせつ)だ。
Even when an accident happens, it's important to maintain composure.
冷静さ = calmness (noun form with さ)

USAGE: 冷静(れいせい) describes the quality of staying calm and thinking clearly, especially in stressful situations.

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • 冷静(れいせい)に考(かんが)える (to think calmly)
  • 冷静(れいせい)に判断(はんだん)する (to judge calmly)
  • 冷静(れいせい)さを保(たも)つ/失(うしな)う (to maintain/lose composure)
  • 冷静(れいせい)な判断(はんだん) (calm judgment)

CONTRAST:

  • 冷静(れいせい) - emotionally calm, cool-headed
  • 静(しず)か - physically quiet, peaceful
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Added 2026.1.12 22:34 · Revised 2026.1.19 21:17
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