What does 静まる mean?
静まる is a Japanese verb meaning “to quieten down, to calm down” in English. It can also be translated as “to calm down” depending on context. It is written as 静まる in kanji, しずまる in hiragana, and shizumaru in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N2 vocabulary.
Example sentences
シンと静まった部室。響くのは、クロッキー帳に擦れる鉛筆の音だけ。
The club room returned to quiet. All that could be heard was the sound of pencil on sketchpad.
海をじっと眺めていると私は気が静まる感じがする。
When I contemplate the sea, I feel calm.