単調
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 単調
1
monotony; monotone; dullness
Examples
この話はちょっと単調だ。
This story is rather monotonous.
2
Mathematics
monotone; monotonic
Kanji in this Word
単
9 strokes
Frequency: 586
JLPT N2
Grade 4
Meanings
simple
one
single
merely
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
タン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ひとえ
調
15 strokes
Frequency: 87
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
tune
tone
meter
key (music)
writing style
prepare
exorcise
investigate
harmonize
mediate
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
チョウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
しら.べる
しら.べ
ととの.う
ととの.える
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
ぎ
つぎ
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