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1 exact word match found in search '調子'
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noun
1. tune; tone; key; pitch; time; rhythm
2. vein; mood; way; manner; style; knack
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18 words found beginning with '調子'
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expression, ii 'i' adjective
1. glib; slick (sounds good but no substance); all talk  (derogatory)
2. in good form; in great shape; having things progress well
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noun
matter of chance; person easily elated
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expression, 'i' adjective
1. glib; slick (sounds good but no substance); all talk  (see also: 調子がいい; derogatory)
2. in good form; in great shape; having things progress well  (see also: 調子がいい)
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expression, 'ru' godan verb
to beat time; to mark time
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expression, 'i' adjective
in bad shape; not doing well; not going well; out of condition; in poor form  (see also: 調子がいい)
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'ku' godan verb, intransitive verb
to warm up to; to become enthusiastic about; to be elated
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expression, 'ru' godan verb
to get back to normal; to get back into one's stride; to get back into the swing of it
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discord; disharmony; false note; being out of tune  (see also: 調子外れ)
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discord; disharmony; false note; being out of tune  (see also: 調子っぱずれ)
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expression, ichidan verb
1. to harmonize with; to keep in tune with
2. to go along with; to keep in step
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6 words found containing '調子' in any position
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expression, 'ru' godan verb
1. to be elated; to be excited; to be caught up in the moment; to be carried away; to get cocky
2. to get up to speed; to move into gear
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expression, 'u' godan verb
1. to act up (machine); to go out of tune (instrument); to not work right; to have something amiss
2. to be knocked off stride; to lose one's bearings; to lose one's presence of mind; to lose one's balance
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Most common form: 調子の良い
expression, ii 'i' adjective
1. in good condition; in fine shape; in form; in good health; (feeling) well; in working order; going well; running smoothly
2. glib; slick; smooth-talking; smooth-tongued
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(same as above)
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Most common form: 調子の良い
(same as above)
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interjection (kandoushi)
keep it up!; way to go!; you've got it!; that's it; attaboy!; attagirl!
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