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調

調 — tune, tone, meter

Learn the correct stroke order for 調 (tune), a 15-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 315 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)チョウchou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)しら.べるshiraberu、しら.べshirabe、ととの.うtotonou、ととの.えるtotonoeru
Strokes15
Radical言
Frequency#87
Meaningstune, tone, meter, key (music), writing style, prepare, exorcise, investigate, harmonize, mediate

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

Draw stroke 1 of 15 — start from the green dot

Common Words

快調かいちょうgood (condition); going well; finena-adjective
基調きちょうbasic tone; underlying tone; basic themenoun
協調きょうちょうcooperation; conciliation; harmonynoun
強調きょうちょうemphasis; stress; highlightingnoun
空調くうちょうair conditioningnoun
堅調けんちょうfirm (market); bullishna-adjective

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 調 (tune) is taught in grade 3 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 15 strokes with radical 言.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 調 is #87, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

快調かいちょう — good (condition); going well; fine
基調きちょう — basic tone; underlying tone; basic theme
協調きょうちょう — cooperation; conciliation; harmony

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (言)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 調 have?

The kanji 調 (tune) has 15 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 調?

調 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 調 mean?

調 means: tune, tone, meter, key (music), writing style, prepare, exorcise, investigate, harmonize, mediate. On'yomi readings: チョウ. Kun'yomi readings: しら.べる, しら.べ, ととの.う, ととの.える.

What JLPT level is 調?

調 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.