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How to say 'Adjustment' in Japanese | 調整

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The Japanese word for Adjustment is 'Chousei', written as 調整 in Japanese.'Adjustment' in hiragana is ちょうせい.

    word

    調整

    Meaning

    Adjustment

    Reading

    ちょうせい

    chousei

    Kanji

    調Investigate, Tune 整Organize

    Explanation

    The Japanese verbal noun '調整 (ちょうせい)' means 'adjustment'. It refers to the act of making small changes to something in order to achieve the desired result or to make it function correctly. This term is commonly used in various contexts, such as adjusting settings on a device, fine-tuning plans, or balancing different elements. For example: I need to adjust the schedule「スケジュールを調整する必要がある」(スケジュールをちょうせいするひつようがある). Please adjust the volume「音量を調整してください」(おんりょうをちょうせいしてください). The term can also be used in more abstract contexts, such as adjusting one's attitude or approach to a situation.

    Part Of Speech

    verbal noun

    Kanji JLPT

    N1

    Kanji Grade

    3

    Frequency

    6430

    Composition

    kanji

    Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 調整

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

  • kanji

    調

    Meaning

    Investigate, Tune

  • kanji

    整

    Meaning

    Organize

Words Related to 調整 Through the Kanji 調

These 15 Words contain the Kanji 調 as well.

  • word

    調べる

    Meaning

    Investigate

  • word

    強調

    Meaning

    Emphasis

  • word

    調査

    Meaning

    Investigation, Survey

  • word

    口調

    Meaning

    Tone

  • word

    調子

    Meaning

    Condition

  • word

    下調べ

    Meaning

    Preparation

  • word

    調達

    Meaning

    Procurement

  • word

    調理

    Meaning

    Cooking

  • word

    調べ

    Meaning

    Investigation

  • word

    体調

    Meaning

    Condition

  • word

    順調

    Meaning

    Smooth

  • word

    調和

    Meaning

    Harmony

  • word

    単調

    Meaning

    Monotonous

  • word

    調味料

    Meaning

    Seasoning

  • word

    調節

    Meaning

    Adjustment

Words Related to 調整 Through the Kanji 整

These 5 Words contain the Kanji 整 as well.

  • word

    整える

    Meaning

    Arrange, Prepare

  • word

    整備

    Meaning

    Maintenance

  • word

    整理

    Meaning

    Organize, Sort

  • word

    整列

    Meaning

    Formation, Alignment

  • word

    整う

    Meaning

    Be arranged

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What does 'Chousei' (調整) mean?

'Chousei' means 'Adjustment' .

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