What does "落ち着きますか" mean in English?

"落ち着きますか" means "Do you calm down? / how do you settle yourself?" in English. Usage tip: As a question, [落ち着きますか] can mean “Do you calm down?” or “Can you calm down?” depending on context.

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How to Say ‘Do you calm down? / how do you settle yourself?’ in Japanese

Q: How do you say "Do you calm down? / how do you settle yourself?" in Japanese?

"Do you calm down? / how do you settle yourself?" in Japanese is "落ち着きますか". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

落ち着きますか

ochitsuki masu ka

[oh-chee-tskoo-kee mahss kah]

💬 Usage Tip: As a question, [落ち着きますか] can mean “Do you calm down?” or “Can you calm down?” depending on context.

🇯🇵 In Japan: Interviewers may ask this to check stress management—answer with a simple routine (breathing, asking for help, notes).

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.” Used when asking if someone can become calm in a situation (e.g., a nervous user).

Example

その声かけで利用者様は落ち着きますか。

With that way of speaking, will the resident calm down?

ます

masu

[mahss]

(polite verb ending)

Polite ending used in formal questions; suitable for interview answers and professional caregiving settings.

Example

その方法で不安が減って、落ち着きますか。

Does anxiety decrease and do they calm down with that method?

か

[kah]

question marker

Placed at the end to make a question; frequently used in polite interview questions.

Example

緊張しても、すぐ落ち着きますか。

Even if you get nervous, can you calm down quickly?

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