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How to say 'Adjustment' in Japanese | 調節

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The Japanese word for Adjustment is 'Chousetsu', written as 調節 in Japanese.'Adjustment' in hiragana is ちょうせつ.

    word

    調節

    Meaning

    Adjustment

    Reading

    ちょうせつ

    chousetsu

    Kanji

    調Investigate, Tune 節Season, Node

    Explanation

    The Japanese verbal noun '調節 (ちょうせつ)' means 'adjustment'. It refers to the act of regulating, controlling, or fine-tuning something to achieve a desired state or condition. This word is commonly used in contexts involving mechanical devices, environmental conditions, or personal habits. For example: I adjusted the temperature「温度を調節した」(おんどをちょうせつした). He adjusted the volume of the music「彼は音楽の音量を調節した」(かれはおんがくのおんりょうをちょうせつした). It can also be used metaphorically, such as adjusting one's schedule or lifestyle.

    Part Of Speech

    verbal noun

    Kanji JLPT

    N1

    Kanji Grade

    4

    Frequency

    6444

    Composition

    kanji

    Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 調節

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

  • kanji

    調

    Meaning

    Investigate, Tune

  • kanji

    節

    Meaning

    Season, Node

Words Related to 調節 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

    調整

    Meaning

    Adjustment

Words Related to 調節 Through the Kanji 節

These 4 Words contain the Kanji 節 as well.

  • word

    節

    Meaning

    Tune, Joint

  • word

    季節

    Meaning

    Season

  • word

    節約

    Meaning

    Saving

  • word

    関節

    Meaning

    Joint

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