Jiten beta

鎮(しず)める
Rank #9,713

Meanings

  • Ichidan verb, transitive verb
    1. to quiet (a child, crowd, etc.); to quieten; to make quiet
  • 2. to calm (one's nerves, excitement, etc.); to compose (oneself); to appease (someone's anger); to pacify; to settle (e.g. discord)
  • 3. to suppress (a rebellion, riot, fire, etc.); to quell; to put down; to get under control
  • 4. to relieve (a cough, pain, etc.); to soothe; to alleviate; to ease
  • 5. to appease (a spirit, soul, etc.); to pacify; to soothe

Readings

鎮める
(68%)
静める
(22%)
しずめる
(9%)
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