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落ちつけ

ochitsuke / おちつけCalm down

Also written as: 落ち着け

Meaning

Study with a settled mind. Anxiety and restlessness keep things from sinking in, so the phrase asks you to steady yourself before sitting down to learn.

What to do today

Before you start studying, clear your desk and take one deep breath.

A word from the capybara

When calm is needed, nothing beats a soak in warm water.