Frequency rank: 42,321. – 43,060. (for form 凪ぐ: 22,528. – 22,662.)
    Godan verb with 'gu' ending; intransitive verb
  1. to become calm; to die downword usually written using kana alone
Forms
  • Frequency rank: 42,321. – 43,060.
  • なぐFrequency rank: 22,528. – 22,662.
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. to become calm; to die down
  2. This meaning refers to the reduction in intensity or force of something, often used when describing emotions, situations, or behaviors that have lessened or subdued.
    The storm quieted down and died down in the middle of the night.
Generated collocations (experimental)
to die down (calm down)to calm one's feelingsto settle down the commotionto calm emotionsto calm the windto die down excitementto calm the discussionto die down violenceto ease tensionto calm down the impact of a disaster
Example sentences
3 results
After a storm comes a calm.
The wind has fallen.
Stop shooting the breeze and get to work!