不調
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Base noun form. Used to describe a state of malfunction, poor performance, or decline. Often appears in phrases like 『体調不調』 (taichou fuchou, 'poor health condition') or 『不調気味』 (fuchou gimi, 'feeling under the weather').
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User visits a doctor, Dr. Tanaka, for a check-up and discusses their recent health issues.

不調

ふちょう

bad condition / disorder / slump

Advanced ExpansionAbstract Concepts

Memory Hook

Imagine a machine that's 'not tuned' — it's in bad condition. '不' (fu, 'not') + '調' (chou, 'tune') → 不調 (fuchou, 'bad condition'). Think of a 'futon' that's lumpy and out of shape — it's in a slump!

Cultural Note

In Japan, 『不調』 (fuchou) is often used in contexts like health (e.g., 『体調不調』 taichou fuchou, 'poor physical condition'), sports (e.g., a player's slump), or machinery (e.g., a car not running well). It's a common term in news reports about economic downturns or technical issues.

Forms

Base: 不調Base noun form. Used to describe a state of malfunction, poor performance, or decline. Often appears in phrases like 『体調不調』 (taichou fuchou, 'poor health condition') or 『不調気味』 (fuchou gimi, 'feeling under the weather').