N1
たいぜんじじゃく (taizen jijaku)
泰然自若
calm and composed, imperturbable, self-possessed
💡 Nuance & Usage:
A four-character idiom (四字熟語 - yojijukugo) describing someone who remains calm, unruffled, and composed even in difficult, unexpected, or stressful situations. It implies a strong inner resolve and a lack of panic.
📝 Example Sentences
どんな困難な状況でも、彼は泰然自若として対処した。
He dealt with every difficult situation calmly and composedly.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "泰然自若"!
予期せぬトラブルにもかかわらず、彼は_______として対応した。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「予期せぬトラブルにもかかわらず」という状況で、落ち着いて動じない様子を表す「泰然自若」（落ち着き払っているさま）が適切です。
English: In a situation 'despite unexpected trouble,' to describe being calm and unperturbed, '泰然自若' (calm and composed) is appropriate.
English: In a situation 'despite unexpected trouble,' to describe being calm and unperturbed, '泰然自若' (calm and composed) is appropriate.
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