気を確かに持つ (きをたしかにもつ) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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expression, godan verb (-tsu)
brace oneself; keep one's composure; pull oneself together
Used when facing difficulty or shock; emphasizes maintaining mental fortitude and not losing control. Often used in imperative or hortative forms.
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He kept his composure even at the sudden news.