JMdict: 1594280
鎮める 【しずめる】
- [v1,vt] to quiet (a child, crowd, etc.); to quieten; to make quiet
- [v1,vt] to calm (one's nerves, excitement, etc.); to compose (oneself); to appease (someone's anger); to pacify; to settle (e.g. discord)
- [v1,vt] to suppress (a rebellion, riot, fire, etc.); to quell; to put down; to get under control
- [v1,vt] to relieve (a cough, pain, etc.); to soothe; to alleviate; to ease
- [v1,vt] to appease (a spirit, soul, etc.); to pacify; to soothe
Kanji in this word:
Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings |
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鎮 | Tranquilize, Ancient Peace-preservation Centers | チン | しず.める, しず.まる, おさえ |
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