to reduce emotional tension; to make feelings smoother or calmer
感情的な緊張を和らげる; 感情をより穏やかにまたは滑らかにする (kanjō-tekina kinchō o yawarageru; kanjō o yori odayaka ni matawa nameraka ni suru)
"Meditation helps to soothe out the stress in my mind."
"瞑想は私の心の中のストレスを和らげるのに役立ちます。" (Meisō wa watashi no kokoro no naka no sutoresu o yawarageru no ni yakudachimasu.)
to reduce your pace to avoid stress or exhaustion
to wear special or formal clothes for an event
to overcome disagreements and move forward positively
to support or defend other people’s actions or opinions
to cause an increase or improvement in business or economy
to unite people from different backgrounds