godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb
calm down; compose oneself; relax
Used of a person or mind becoming calm after anxiety, excitement, anger, or confusion. Often appears as 落ち着いて for telling someone to stay calm.
深呼吸して、少し落ち着いた。
I took a deep breath and calmed down a little.
First, calm down and let's check the situation.
godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb
settle down; die down; become stable; abate
Used of conditions, events, prices, weather, pain, or commotion becoming quieter or more stable.
台風が過ぎて、風が落ち着いた。
After the typhoon passed, the wind died down.
株価の乱高下はようやく落ち着いた。
The wild fluctuations in stock prices finally settled down.
godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb
Used when someone becomes established in a place, job, lifestyle, or living situation.
新しい職場にもだいぶ落ち着いてきた。
I've settled into my new workplace quite a bit.
結婚してから、彼は地元に落ち着いた。
After getting married, he settled down in his hometown.
godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb
be settled; be fixed; be reached
Used of a decision, arrangement, discussion, or conclusion reaching a settled state. The subject is usually the matter itself, such as 話, 方針, or 条件.
交渉はその条件で落ち着いた。
The negotiations settled on those terms.
長い議論の末、方針がようやく落ち着いた。
After a long discussion, the policy was finally settled.
godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb
Used when something visually or atmospherically fits its surroundings. This use is less basic for learners than the calming and settling senses, and しっくりくる or なじむ may be more common in casual speech.
その掛け軸は床の間によく落ち着いている。
That hanging scroll fits well in the alcove.
godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb
Usually used before a noun as 落ち着いた, describing colors, designs, places, or manners that are calm, quiet, and not showy.
See also: 落ち着いた (おちついた)
落ち着いた色の服を選んだ。
I chose clothes in a subdued color.
この店は落ち着いた雰囲気で人気がある。
This restaurant is popular for its calm atmosphere.