調
tune · tone · meter · key (music) · writing style · prepare · exorcise · investigate · harmonize · mediate
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
speech + 周
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of words and around. Investigating words around.
Symbolism
Investigation, adjustment, investigate. Represents investigating.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
一本調子
いっぽんぢょうし
monotone; monotonous; dull; monotone
異国情調
いこくじょうちょう
exoticism; exoticism
Proverbs & Idioms
調子に乗る
ちょうしにのる
Get carried away
Become overconfident when things go well
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 調 mean in Japanese?
調 means tune, tone, meter, key (music), writing style, prepare, exorcise, investigate, harmonize, mediate.
How do you read 調?
On'yomi: チョウ (CHOU). Kun'yomi: しら.べる、しら.べ、ととの.う、ととの.える (shiraberu, shirabe, totonou, totonoeru).
How many strokes does 調 have?
調 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 言 (speech).
Is 調 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 調 (tune, tone, meter, key (music), writing style, prepare, exorcise, investigate, harmonize, mediate) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
Explore by meaning:kanji for tune · kanji for tone · kanji for meter · kanji for prepare · kanji for exorcise · kanji for investigate · kanji for mediate