How to Say ‘Calm down’ in Japanese
落ち着く
おちつく
💬 Usage Tip: Pronounced [おちつく] (o-chi-tsu-ku), it’s a comforting phrase.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Achieving '落ち着く' is often a goal in overcrowded or busy environments in Japan.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
落ち着くおちつく
[ochitsuku]
to calm down
To become or make oneself quiet or relaxed.
落ち着く場所を探しましょう。
Let's find a place to calm down.
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