鳴りを静める なりをしずめる Meanings Expression, Ichidan verb to quieten down; to fall silent See also: なりを潜める (なりをひそめる). to cease activities; to become inactive; to lie low; to keep a low profile See also: なりを潜める (なりをひそめる). Kanji 鳴 cry. Read as なく. 静 quiet. Read as しずめる. Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists