平静を保つ へいせいをたもつ Meanings Expression, Godan verb to keep one's temper; to maintain one's composure; to remain calm; to keep presence of mind; to preserve one's equilibrium Kanji 平 flat. Read as ヘイ. 静 quiet. Read as セイ. 保 keep. Read as たもつ. Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists