語ご気きを弱よわめる

expression, ichidan verb

soften one's tone; lower one's voice

Used when someone deliberately makes their speech less forceful, aggressive, or confrontational, often to show deference or avoid conflict.

• 上じょう司しに反はん論ろんするときは、語ご気きを弱よわめて話はなしたほうがいい。

  When arguing with your boss, it's better to soften your tone.

• 彼かれは急きゅうに語ご気きを弱よわめて、謝あやまり始はじめた。

  He suddenly lowered his voice and began to apologize.