Japanese Conversation · Level 79
76 words
Japanese word
調整
Pronunciation
Romajichōsei
Meaning
- nounadjustment
Example
音量を調整します。on ryō o chō sei shi ma su
I adjust the volume.
More examples
画面の明るさは簡単に調整できます。ga men no aka ru sa wa kan tan ni chō sei de ki ma su
The screen brightness can be adjusted easily.
Core concept
Centers on bringing separate factors into a suitable balance so that the whole situation works properly.
Common phrases
音量の調整on ryō no chō sei
volume adjustment
予定の調整yo tei no chō sei
schedule adjustment
最終調整sai shū chō sei
final adjustment
調整を続けるchō sei o tsuzu ke ru
continue making adjustments
Similar words
調節chōsetsu: Changing a level or setting to reach a suitable state.
加減kagen: A controlled amount added or reduced to suit a situation.
Definition in Japanese
物事を望ましい状態にするため、量や関係などを整えること。mono goto o nozo ma shi i jō tai ni su ru ta me ryō ya kan kei na do o totono e ru ko to
Word origin
The Sino-Japanese compound 調整 (chōsei) joins 調 (chō, "tune or regulate") with 整 (sei, "make orderly"), linking regulation with orderly arrangement.
Usage tips
- Japanese uses 調整 (chōsei) for both a device setting and the balance among people, so one noun covers adjustment and coordination.
Other meanings
- coordinationnoun
Related words
- 調整力chōseiryokucoordination skillsnoun