晏あん然ぜん

adverb taking the 'to' particle, taru-adjective

calm; tranquil

Archaic literary word describing a state of calmness or tranquility. Used adverbially with と or as a taru-adjective in classical-style writing. Modern equivalents include 穏やか or 平静.

See also: 晏如

• 彼かれは晏あん然ぜんとして動どうじなかった。

  He remained calm and unperturbed.