“To settle down” in Japanese
Short answer
To settle down in Japanese is “居着く” (itsuku). Full meaning: to settle down, to stay (for good), to stay long, to stay on.
Other ways to say “To settle down” in Japanese
住み着く
sumitsuku to settle (in a place), to settle down
居つく
itsuku to settle down, to stay (for good), to stay long, to stay on
収まる
osamaru to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.), to be contained within, to fall within (e.g. a budget); to settle down (into), to be installed (in one's rightful place), to be returned (to one's original position); to settle into (one's position), to tak
居付く
itsuku to settle down, to stay (for good), to stay long, to stay on
いつく
itsuku to settle down, to stay (for good), to stay long, to stay on
いつこ
itsuko to settle down, to stay (for good), to stay long, to stay on
いつけ
itsuke to settle down, to stay (for good), to stay long, to stay on
腰を据える
koshiwosueru to settle down (and deal with something), to concentrate all one's energy (on something); to settle oneself (in a place), to settle down (somewhere), to settle in; to take a solid stance, to lower one's center of gravity (centre)
身を固める
miwokatameru to settle down, to get a steady job, to marry and raise a family; to attire oneself, to outfit oneself
住着く
sumitsuku to settle (in a place), to settle down
いつこう
itsukoo to settle down, to stay (for good), to stay long, to stay on
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