na-adjective, taru-adjective
self-possessed; composed; unruffled
Literary or formal adjective describing a calm, unshaken demeanor even under pressure. Often used in the phrase 自若として.
He remains composed no matter what happens.
Facing the ordeal with unruffled calm.
calm and self-possessed; imperturbable; with serenity
calm and self-possessed; imperturbable; unruffled
perfect composure; calm and collected
A borrowing from Classical Chinese 自若, “remaining as usual” or “unperturbed.” 若 expresses being “as though” or “as before” in this construction.