調
tune · tone · meter · key (music) · writing style · prepare · exorcise · investigate · harmonize · mediate
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of words and around. Investigating words around.
Symbolism
Investigation, adjustment, investigate. Represents investigating.
Component Breakdown
speech + 周
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
一本調子
いっぽんぢょうし
monotone; monotonous; dull
異国情調
いこくじょうちょう
exoticism
Proverbs & Idioms
調子に乗る
ちょうしにのる
Get carried away
Become overconfident when things go well
Related Figures & Stories
一筆斎文調
Name contains 調
Ippitsusai Bunchō was a Japanese ukiyo-e artist, best known for his yakusha-e actor prints in narrow hosoban dimensions.
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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?
調 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means tune, tone, meter, key (music), writing style, prepare, exorcise, investigate, harmonize, mediate. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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