平静(へいせい)

へいせい
noun / na-adjective
calm; composure; tranquility
1. calm; composure; tranquility; equanimity
A state of being calm and undisturbed, either emotionally (maintaining composure) or in terms of a situation (peaceful, without turmoil).
平静(へいせい)を保(たも)つ。
To maintain composure.
彼(かれ)は悪(わる)いニュースを聞(き)いても平静(へいせい)な顔(かお)をしていた。
Even after hearing the bad news, he kept a calm expression.
地震(じしん)の後(あと)、町(まち)は徐々(じょじょ)に平静(へいせい)を取(と)り戻(もど)した。
After the earthquake, the town gradually regained its calm.

USAGE:
平静(へいせい) is used both as a noun and a na-adjective. As a noun, it often appears with 保(たも)つ (to maintain) or 取(と)り戻(もど)す (to regain). It can describe both a person's emotional state and the condition of a community or situation.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 平静(へいせい)を保(たも)つ (to maintain composure)
  • 平静(へいせい)を取(と)り戻(もど)す (to regain calm)
  • 平静(へいせい)を装(よそお)う (to pretend to be calm)
  • 平静(へいせい)な態度(たいど) (a calm attitude)

SIMILAR WORDS:
冷静(れいせい) emphasizes being cool-headed and rational, especially in tense situations. 平静(へいせい) emphasizes a broader state of calm and peace, without the connotation of deliberate rational control.

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