How to Say ‘Calm down (polite)’ in Japanese
落ち着きます
ochitsuki masu
[oh-chee-tskoo-kee mahss]
💬 Usage Tip: [落ち着く] is “to calm down/settle.” [落ち着きます] is polite; for yourself: [落ち着きます].
🇯🇵 In Japan: Staying calm is linked to safety. In Japan, showing calm behavior can be seen as respect for the person receiving care.
Phrase Breakdown
落ち着き
ochitsuki
[oh-chee-tskoo-kee]
calm; composure (stem of 落ち着く)
Verb stem meaning “to calm down / to settle.” In interviews, it often refers to staying composed with patients, families, or during emergencies.
面接の前に深呼吸して、気持ちが落ち着きます。
Before the interview, I take a deep breath and my feelings calm down.
ます
masu
[mahss]
(polite verb ending)
Polite ending used to make a verb formal and respectful; common in job interviews and workplace communication.
面接では丁寧に話しますし、落ち着きます。
In interviews I speak politely, and I stay calm.
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