調
Kanji · N2
調 / tune
Kanji for tune, tone, or meter.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | チョウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | しら.べる、しら.べ、ととの.う、ととの.える | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
調 carries the meaning tune, tone, or meter.
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Common compounds with 調
口調くちょうtone / manner of talking
調べるしらべるto examine / to look up / to investigate
強調きょうちょうemphasis / stress / highlighting
調子ちょうしtune / tone / key
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