JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
調 — tune
- Reading
- チョウ・しら.べる・しら.べ・ととの.う・ととの.える
- Meaning
- tune; tone; meter; key (music); writing style; prepare; exorcise; investigate; harmonize; mediate
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
調 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is チョウ・しら.べる・しら.べ・ととの.う・ととの.える and it means tune; tone; meter; key (music); writing style; prepare; exorcise; investigate; harmonize; mediate. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
調 appears in everyday japanese words such as 不調 (bad condition), 協調 (co-operation) and 単調 (monotony).
Japanese words containing 調
Frequently asked questions
What does 調 mean in Japanese?
調 means tune; tone; meter; key (music); writing style; prepare; exorcise; investigate; harmonize; mediate in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 調 read?
調 is read チョウ・しら.べる・しら.べ・ととの.う・ととの.える. Reading it inside real words — 不調 and 協調 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 調 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 調 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 調 in a word?
A common word containing 調 is 不調 (ふちょう) — "bad condition". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 調 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 調 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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