1. to quiet (a child, crowd, etc.); to quieten; to make quiet
先生が騒ぐ生徒たちを鎮めた。The teacher quieted the noisy students.
2. to calm (one's nerves, excitement, etc.); to compose (oneself); to appease (someone's anger); to pacify; to settle (e.g. discord)
それを見て、俺は怒りを鎮めることにした。Seeing that, I decided to calm my anger.
3. to suppress (a rebellion, riot, fire, etc.); to quell; to put down; to get under control
esp. 鎮める
彼は現在の混乱を鎮めたいと願った。He wished to bring the current turmoil under control.
4. to relieve (a cough, pain, etc.); to soothe; to alleviate; to ease
esp. 鎮める
この薬は痛みを鎮める効果がある。This medicine works to relieve pain.
5. to appease (a spirit, soul, etc.); to pacify; to soothe
esp. 鎮める
多くの人の魂を鎮めてきた。I have laid the souls of many people to rest.