Word Meaning 冷静 (Reisei): Calmness, Composure

Meaning

English

calmness
composure
coolness
serenity
presence of mind

Reading

Kana

れいせい

Romaji

reisei

Stroke Sequence

2 Characters • 21 Total Strokes

Study Signals and Categories

JLPT N3 Jōyō Grade 4 Kanken 7級 Antonyms 興奮・昂奮・亢奮,熱烈 Rank 5118 Priority A

Related Vocabulary

Max. 12

冷静になる

れいせいになる

to collect oneself

冷静沈着

れいせいちんちゃく

calm, cool, and collected

沈着冷静

ちんちゃくれいせい

calm, cool, and collected

冷たい

つべたい

cold (to the touch)

冷戦

れいせん

cold war

冷水

れいすい

cold water

冷ややか

ひややか

cold

冷える

ひえる

to grow cold (from room temperature, e.g. in refrigerator)

冷やす

ひやす

to be frightened (at)

冷める

さめる

to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.)

冷やかす

ひやかす

to cool

冷え込む

ひえこむ

to feel very cold (of the body)

Example Sentences

10

冷静に。

Be cool.

冷静になれ！

Keep your hair on!

冷静さを失うな。

Don't lose your cool.

彼は冷静ですね。

He is cool, isn't he?

みんな冷静だった。

Everyone was calm.

まあ冷静になれよ。

Just be cool.

彼はいつも冷静だ。

He is always cool.

冷静に考えて見ろよ！

Get real!

すごく冷静な子だった。

I was a very calm child.

よく冷静でいられたね。

I admire you for keeping your head.