“To pull oneself together” in Japanese
Short answer
To pull oneself together in Japanese is “箍を締める” (tagawoshimeru). Full meaning: to pull oneself together, to get one's act together, to brace oneself.
Other ways to say “To pull oneself together” in Japanese
気を取り直す
kiwotorinaosu to pull oneself together, to collect oneself (after a failure), to regain control (of oneself)
気持ちを引き締める
kimochiwohikishimeru to pull oneself together, to focus one's mind, to brace oneself, to gird up one's loins
気を確かに持つ
kiwotashikanimotsu to brace oneself, to keep one's spirits up, to keep one's composure, to pull oneself together, to stay strong
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