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基調

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 基調

ちょう
Noun
Freq #12934
1

basic tone; underlying tone; basic theme; basis; keynote

Examples
バナーと同じ、白を基調としたデザイン。
Like the banner, the design was based around the colour white.
2

trend

3

Music

keynote

Kanji in this Word

11 strokes
Frequency: 241
JLPT N2
Grade 5

Meanings

fundamentals
radical (chem)
counter for machines
foundation

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
もと
もとい
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
きい
とも
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
つぎ
📝

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