Meaning of 調子 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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調子JLPT 3
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Kana Readingちょうし
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Romajichōshi
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- tune; tone; key; pitch; time; rhythm
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- vein; mood; way; manner; style; knack
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- condition; state of health
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- Parts of speech
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- impetus; spur of the moment; strain
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- trend
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Example Sentences
調子, ちょうし used in context
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「調子はどう？」「絶好調だよ。着実に増収増益を続けているよ」
How are things going? "Terrific. Income and profit are continuing to rise steadily."
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If anything should be wrong with my car, I would go by bus.
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If anything should be wrong with my car, I would go to by bus.
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She felt something go wrong with her car.
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She appears well today.
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The fury went out of her speeches.
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Related Kanji
Kanji found in this word
tune, tone, meter, key (music), writing style, prepare, exorcise, investigate
On: チョウ
Kun: しら.べる, しら.べ, ととの.う, ととの.える
15 strokes
child, sign of the rat, 11PM-1AM, first sign of Chinese zodiac
On: シ, ス, ツ
Kun: こ, -こ, ね
3 strokes
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