Translation guide
The English phrase "die down" refers to something gradually becoming less intense, quieter, or less active. This guide covers natural Japanese expressions for describing the subsiding of wind, noise, excitement, pain, and other phenomena.
Describing wind, rain, or a storm gradually becoming weaker or stopping.
Commonly used for wind, rain, or storms calming down. Intransitive verb.
The wind died down.
Let's wait until the storm dies down.
Means 'to weaken', used for wind or rain losing strength.
The rain is starting to die down.
Similar to 治まる but can also imply things settling into a state. Often used for wind, rain, or commotion.
The typhoon died down.
Describing sounds, chatter, or a lively atmosphere becoming quiet or calm.
Directly means 'to become quiet'. Used for noise, voices, or a room settling down.
The commotion died down.
Also used for noise or commotion, similar to 静まる but can imply a return to order.
Means 'to calm down' or 'to settle'. Used for excitement or a situation becoming less chaotic.
Describing a headache, pain, or fever gradually going away.
Describing a fire or flame becoming smaller or going out.
Describing anger, passion, or enthusiasm gradually disappearing.
Means 'to cool down', often used for passion or interest fading.
My feelings for him died down.
Used for anger or strong emotions subsiding.
Means 'to fade' or 'to dim', used for memories or interest gradually disappearing.
Describing a period of intense activity, such as a work rush or event, coming to an end.
治まる (おさまる) is the most versatile for things dying down, including wind, pain, noise, and emotions. 静まる (しずまる) specifically means becoming quiet, so it's best for sounds and commotion. 収まる (おさまる) often implies things returning to a proper state or container, and can be used for disturbances or natural phenomena, but is less common for pain or emotions.
Do not translate "die down" literally as 死ぬ (しぬ) + 下 (した). This makes no sense in Japanese. Use the appropriate verb for the context.
Please wait until the children quiet down.
騒音が治まった。
The noise died down.
興奮が落ち着いた。
The excitement died down.
I'll go to school once the fever dies down.
The fever died down.
痛みが和らいだ。
The pain eased up.
火の勢いが弱まった。
The flames died down.
怒りが治まった。
My anger died down.
興味が薄れた。
My interest died down.