to make a bad situation or feeling less intense or unpleasant
悪い状況や気持ちを少し和らげる (warui jokyo ya kimochi o sukoshi yawarageru)
"A hot cup of tea always helps to take the edge off."
"熱いお茶はいつも気持ちを落ち着かせるのに役立つ。" (atsui ocha wa itsumo kimochi o ochitsukaseru no ni yakudatsu)
someone who has similar interests or feelings
art created for its beauty rather than for any purpose
to promise solemnly, often in a formal way
Having traditional ideas or values; not modern
a person who loves reading
to stand out in a crowded or competitive market