Translation guide
The English word 'settled' covers several distinct meanings: being resolved or decided, being established in a place, being calm or stable, and having paid a debt. This guide organizes Japanese expressions by these core meanings, from most common to more specific uses.
The problem is settled.
They settled in Canada.
She has a settled life.
Expressing that a matter, argument, or question has been resolved or a decision has been made.
Used when a problem, dispute, or issue has been resolved. The past tense form is common.
That problem is already settled.
The dispute was settled peacefully.
Implies a final settlement or conclusion, often after a long process or debate. Slightly more emphatic than 解決した.
Casual way to say something has been dealt with or settled. Often used for tasks or minor issues.
That matter is already settled.
Used when something has been formally decided or fixed, such as a schedule, plan, or official decision.
The schedule has been settled.
Describing someone who has moved to a place and made it their home, or a community that has become established.
Specifically means to settle in a place as a permanent resident. Used for individuals or groups.
They settled in Canada.
Nomads settled in this region.
Means to settle down, often implying a sense of stability and comfort in a new place or life stage. Can also mean 'calm'.
He settled down in Tokyo.
Emphasizes the act of taking up residence, often after moving around. Slightly more vivid than 定住した.
He settled in that village.
Describing a state of being calm, steady, or free from disturbance, often referring to weather, emotions, or conditions.
The most common word for 'settled' in the sense of calm, composed, or stable. Can describe a person's demeanor, atmosphere, or situation.
He spoke in a settled voice.
The weather has settled down.
Focuses on stability and lack of fluctuation, often used for economic conditions, health, or systems.
Prices have settled (become stable).
Means gentle, mild, or calm. Used for weather, sea, or a person's temperament. Less about 'settled' as a process, more about a peaceful state.
The settled weather continues.
Indicating that a financial obligation has been fully paid.
Means to settle an account or pay off a bill. Commonly used in business contexts.
I settled the hotel bill.
A more general phrase meaning 'finished the payment'. Natural in everyday conversation.
I settled my credit card payment.
Can mean to settle accounts, but also to liquidate or wind up a business. More formal and often used in legal/financial contexts.
They settled the company's debts.
English often uses 'settled' as an adjective before nouns (e.g., 'settled weather', 'settled life'). In Japanese, you usually need a verb phrase or a different adjective depending on the meaning. Do not try to use a single Japanese adjective for all cases.
After a long discussion, it was finally settled.
I got married and am living a settled life.
彼の病状は安定している。
His condition is settled (stable).