Translation guide
An interjection used to comfort someone, especially a child, when they are upset or crying.
To soothe or calm someone who is upset, crying, or distressed, often with a gentle tone.
A common soothing phrase, often said while patting a child's head or back. Equivalent to 'there, there' in English.
よしよし、もう泣かないで。
There, there, don't cry anymore.
Literally 'good child, good child', used to comfort or praise a child, often accompanied by patting their head.
いい子いい子、痛かったね。
There, there, that must have hurt.
Means 'It's okay' or 'You're alright', used to reassure someone in a gentle manner.
大丈夫だよ、怖くないよ。
There, there, it's not scary.