equanimity
平静
解説 Definition
困難な状況でも動揺せず、心の平静さを保つこと。冷静沈着な心の状態。
Equanimity means a calm and balanced state of mind, especially in a difficult or stressful situation. A person with equanimity does not get too upset, angry, or excited. The word is often used in serious or thoughtful contexts.
覚え方のコツ Memory Tip
equanimity は、まず equ- を equal / equilibrium の「釣り合い・乱れない感じ」と結びつけると覚えやすい。感情が上下しても、心のメーターだけは水平のままというイメージ。単なる calmness より、プレッシャーや逆境の中でも崩れない落ち着きに寄る語で、serenity のような静けさより「試される場面での平静」に強い。maintain/show equanimity under pressure, in crisis でまとめて覚えると、使う場面ごと定着する。
See `equa-` and connect it to `equal` or `equilibrium`. The memory image is a mind that stays level, even when emotions try to go up and down. `Equanimity` is often used for calm self-control under pressure, not just quietness.
例文
She faced the crisis with remarkable equanimity, never losing her composure.
彼女は驚くべき平静さで危機に立ち向かい、決して冷静さを失わなかった。
Maintaining equanimity during stressful negotiations is a valuable skill.
ストレスの多い交渉中に平静を保つことは貴重なスキルである。
The monk's equanimity in the face of hardship inspired everyone around him.
困難に直面しても動じないその僧侶の平静さは、周囲の全員に感銘を与えた。
equanimity の類義語・関連語
equanimity の語源・成り立ち Etymology
equanimity はラテン語 aequus「平らな・等しい」+ animus「心」+ -ity に由来する。equity や magnanimity と縁があり、心の面がでこぼこせず水平に保たれた状態だと考えると「平静」がよく見える。
"Equanimity" comes from Latin aequus meaning "equal" or "level" and animus meaning "mind" or "spirit," plus the noun ending -ity. It is related to words such as equity and magnanimity. The image behind it is a mind kept level and even, which developed into the idea of calmness under pressure.
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