How to Say ‘Calmly / Please calm down’ in Japanese
落ち着いて
ochitsui te
[oh-chee-tsoo-ee teh]
💬 Usage Tip: [落ち着いて] is the [て-form] of [落ち着く]. It can mean “Calm down” or “Take your time.” Softer: [落ち着いてください].
🇯🇵 In Japan: Doctors may say this before delivering serious news, but they also use it kindly when a patient is anxious or speaking fast.
Phrase Breakdown
落ち着い
ochitsui
[oh-chee-tsoo-ee]
calm down; be composed (stem)
From 落ち着く (to calm down). Used to tell someone to be calm before hearing important information.
落ち着いて話を聞いてください。
Please calm down and listen.
て
te
[teh]
-te form ending
Completes the -te form (落ち着いて), used for requests/commands and linking actions.
落ち着いてください。
Please calm down.
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