JMdict: 1523000
本調子 【ほんちょうし】
- [n] one's normal condition; one's usual state
- [n] keynote (esp. shamisen); proper key
Kanji in this word:
Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings |
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本 | Book, Present, Main, Origin, True, Real, Counter For Long Cylindrical Things | ホン | もと |
調 | Tune, Tone, Meter, Key (music), Writing Style, Prepare, Exorcise, Investigate, Harmonize, Mediate | チョウ | しら.べる, しら.べ, ととの.う, ととの.える |
子 | Child, Sign Of The Rat, 11pm-1am, First Sign Of Chinese Zodiac | シ, ス, ツ | こ, -こ, ね |