1. to quiet (a child, crowd, etc.), to quieten, to make quiet

transitive verb Ichidan verb

2. to calm (one's nerves, excitement, etc.), to compose (oneself), to appease (someone's anger), to pacify, to settle (e.g. discord)

Ichidan verb transitive verb

3. to suppress (a rebellion, riot, fire, etc.), to quell, to put down, to get under control

transitive verb Ichidan verb

4. to relieve (a cough, pain, etc.), to soothe, to alleviate, to ease

Ichidan verb transitive verb

5. to appease (a spirit, soul, etc.), to pacify, to soothe

transitive verb Ichidan verb