Word details

調子のいい

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 調子のいい.

Dictionary

Entry

調子のいい調子の良い調子のよいちょうしのいい (調子のいい/調子の良い)ちょうしのよい (調子の良い/調子のよい)ExpressionFreq #28896
1

Adjective - yoi/ii class

in good condition; in fine shape; in form; in good health; (feeling) well; in working order; going well; running smoothly

2

Adjective - yoi/ii class

glib; slick; smooth-talking; smooth-tongued

Examples
あんな調子のいいこと言っておいて、ホント口ばっかりなんだから!
I like the sound of what he says, but it IS just talk, you know.
3

Adjective - yoi/ii class

harmonious; melodious; rhythmical; musical

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

調

tune, tone, meter, key (music), writing style, prepare, exorcise, investigate, harmonize, mediate

15 strokesFrequency 87JLPT N2Grade 3

On

チョウ

Kun

しら.べるしら.べととの.うととの.える

Nanori

つぎ

child, sign of the rat, 11PM-1AM, first sign of Chinese zodiac

3 strokesFrequency 72JLPT N4Grade 1

On

Kun

-こ

Nanori

ねっ

good, pleasing, skilled

7 strokesFrequency 501JLPT N2Grade 4

On

リョウ

Kun

よ.い-よ.いい.い-い.い

Nanori

ながまことよしりょろう

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