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calm, unperturbed, composed, imperturbable
A state of being calm and unflustered regardless of circumstances, especially maintaining composure in the face of difficulty or danger. Suggests steadfastness and inner strength.
泰然自若
perfectly calm and collected
彼は危機に直面しても泰然としていた。
He remained calm even when facing a crisis.
批判を浴びても、社長は泰然とした態度を崩さなかった。
Even under heavy criticism, the president maintained his calm demeanor.
ADJECTIVE TYPE: Na-adjective. Often used adverbially as 泰然と.
FOUR-CHARACTER COMPOUND: 泰然自若 (perfectly calm and collected) is a common set phrase emphasizing imperturbability.
NUANCE: 泰然 emphasizes unshakable composure in the face of adversity. It suggests inner fortitude and the ability to remain steady regardless of external pressures.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 泰然自若 (perfectly calm)
- 泰然としている (to be unperturbed)
- 泰然とした態度 (composed attitude)
- 泰然と構える (to remain unruffled)
RELATED WORDS:
- 悠然 (calm, leisurely - emphasizes ease)
- 沈着 (composed, cool-headed)
- 毅然 (resolute, firm)