調子
ちょうし
choushi
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 43 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
調子 (ちょうし (choushi)) means "Tone". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
Tone
Also : State · Tune · Pitch · Time · Melody
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Example Sentences
今日は体の調子がいい。
きょうはからだのちょうしがいい。
My physical condition is good today.
この機械の調子が悪い。
このきかいのちょうしがわるい。
This machine is in bad condition.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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