nishimeru
Nishimeru is a Japanese word that can be translated in several ways depending on the context, but often refers to the act of "closing" or "bringing to an end" something. This can apply to physical actions, such as closing a door or a window, or more abstract concepts like concluding a meeting or finishing a task.
In a more figurative sense, nishimeru can also mean to "settle down" or "calm oneself." For example,
The specific nuance of nishimeru is often conveyed through the kanji characters used to write it, as