Japanese word

調節

Pronunciation

Romajichōsetsu

Meaning

  • nounadjustment

Example

温度を調節します。on do o chō setsu shi ma su

I adjust the temperature.

Illustration for 調節 (adjustment)

More examples

部屋の明るさを調節できます。heya no aka ru sa o chō setsu de ki ma su

You can adjust the brightness of the room.

Core concept

Describes bringing a condition or level into a suitable range by fine-tuning it.

Common phrases

  • 温度を調節on do o chō setsu

    adjust the temperature

  • 音量を調節on ryō o chō setsu

    adjust the volume

Similar words

調整chōsei: The act of changing a condition or level slightly to achieve a suitable state.
加減kagen: The act of varying an amount or degree to fit a particular situation.

Definition in Japanese

物事の状態や程度を、適切な範囲になるよう整えること。mono goto no jō tai ya tei do o teki setsu na han i ni na ru yō totono e ru ko to

Word origin

調節 (chōsetsu) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 調 (chō, "tune") and 節 (setsu, "limit"), expressing the act of setting something within a suitable range.

Usage tips

  • In biology, 調節 (chōsetsu) can describe the regulation of body functions, so the word applies to natural processes as well as human actions.

Other meanings

  • controlnoun
  • regulationnoun

Related words

  • 調節するchōsetsusuruadjustverb

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