1.
composed, calm, cool-headed, unflappable
The quality of remaining calm and collected, especially in stressful or emergency situations. Having presence of mind and not panicking.
沈着冷静
cool and composed
Adjective type: Na-adjective (also functions as noun). Uses な before nouns: 沈着な態度.
Adverbial form: 沈着に (calmly, composedly)
Four-character compound: 沈着冷静 (cool and composed) is a common set phrase, often used together for emphasis.
Nuance: 沈着 emphasizes keeping calm under pressure, especially in emergencies or stressful situations. It's a highly positive quality associated with reliable, capable people.
Common collocations
- 沈着冷静 (cool and composed)
- 沈着な態度 (composed demeanor)
- 沈着に対応する (to respond calmly)
- 沈着さを保つ (to maintain composure)