Translation guide
The English word 'settling' can refer to several different actions or states. This guide breaks down the main meanings and provides natural Japanese equivalents for each.
Describing particles, sediment, or objects sinking to the bottom of a liquid, or dust settling on surfaces.
Noun or suru-verb meaning precipitation or sedimentation. Used for solid particles settling out of a liquid.
If you leave muddy water to stand, the mud settles.
Technical term for sedimentation or subsidence, often used in scientific contexts.
In this experiment, we measure the settling velocity of particles.
Verb meaning to pile up or accumulate, used for dust or snow settling on surfaces.
Dust has settled on the shelf.
Describing emotions, situations, or conditions becoming less agitated or more settled.
Verb meaning to calm down, settle down, or become composed. Used for emotions, situations, or people.
His feelings have finally settled.
Verb meaning to subside, die down, or be settled. Often used for disputes, pain, or disturbances.
Suru-verb meaning to stabilize or become stable. Used for conditions, prices, or systems.
The economy is settling down.
Describing the act of reaching an agreement, solving a problem, or finalizing arrangements.
Suru-verb meaning to solve, settle, or resolve. Used for problems, disputes, or issues.
The issue hasn't been settled yet.
Phrase meaning to settle or bring to a conclusion, often used for arguments or competitions.
Let's settle the argument.
Suru-verb meaning to reconcile or settle amicably, specifically for personal disputes.
They finally settled their differences.
Describing the act of paying what is owed, such as a bill or loan.
Describing people moving to and living in a new place permanently.
The English word 'settling' covers many distinct concepts. Do not assume a single Japanese word works for all. Choose the option that matches your intended meaning.
Let's wait until the commotion settles down.
嵐が収まった。
The storm has settled.