godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
hold still; stay in place; be steady
Describes something that should move but remains firmly in position. Often used in the phrase 首が据わる for a baby's head becoming steady.
See also: 首が据わる
赤ちゃんの首が据わってきた。
The baby's head has become steady.
この椅子は脚が
This chair's legs are firmly in place, so it's stable.
godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
calm down; compose oneself; become steady (nerves)
Used for mental composure or resolve settling firmly. Common in the expression 腹が据わる, meaning to have guts or be determined.
See also: 腹が据わる
彼は腹が据わっているから、どんな困難にも動じない。
He has guts, so he won't be shaken by any difficulty.
大事な発表の前でも、気持ちが据わっていた。
Even before the important presentation, I was composed.
godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
become fixed (gaze); become glazed; become set
Describes eyes becoming fixed or staring, often with a negative or intense nuance. Common in the phrase 目が据わる.
See also: 目が据わる
怒った彼の目が据わっていて怖かった。
His eyes were fixed with anger and it was scary.
徹夜続きで目が据わってしまった。
After pulling all-nighters, my eyes became glazed.
godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
be affixed (seal/stamp); be applied (stamp)
Used for a seal or stamp being firmly impressed on a document. Often in formal or official contexts.
契約書に印鑑がしっかり据わっていることを確認してください。
Please confirm that the seal is firmly affixed on the contract.