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How to Say ‘If you stay calm’ in Japanese

落ち着いてやれば

ochitsui te yare ba

[oh-chee-tsoo-ee teh YAH-reh bah]

💬 Usage Tip: やれば means "if you do it," from やる "do." The ば ending makes an "if" clause, as in 行けば "if you go."

Phrase Breakdown

落ち着い

ochitsui

[oh-chee-tsoo-ee]

calm; settled (stem part)

Describes a calm, quiet, or relaxed atmosphere. Often used for seats or spaces in restaurants.

Example

落ち着いた雰囲気なので、落ち着いた席が合いそうです。

Since the atmosphere is calm, a calm seat seems suitable.

て

[teh]

and; -te form

A linking form used to connect verbs to following grammar, such as progressive or polite forms.

Example

仕事を探している人と話しました。

I spoke with a person who is looking for work.

やれ

yare

[YAH-reh]

do (conditional stem)

Form of やる (to do) used before ば to make 'if you do'.

Example

やればできるよ。

If you try, you can do it.

ば

[bah]

Conditional ending meaning 'if' or 'when.'

Example

必要ならば、言って。

If needed, tell me.

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