1.
calm, cool-headed, composed
A state of being emotionally controlled and not affected by excitement, anger, or panic; level-headedness.
Usage: 冷静 describes the quality of staying calm and thinking clearly, especially in stressful situations.
Common patterns
- 冷静に考える (to think calmly)
- 冷静に判断する (to judge calmly)
- 冷静さを保つ/失う (to maintain/lose composure)
- 冷静な判断 (calm judgment)
Similar words
- 冷静 - emotionally calm, cool-headed
- 静か - physically quiet, peaceful
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感情的 (emotional)
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落ち着く (to calm down)
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淡々 (calmly)
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平然と (calmly)
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理性的な (rational)
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平常心 (composure)
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平然 (calm)