noun
basic tone; underlying theme; basis
Refers to the fundamental direction, principle, or mood underlying a policy, speech, event, or work. Common in political, economic, and artistic contexts.
首相の演説は平和の基調を強調した。
The prime minister's speech emphasized the basic theme of peace.
今年の経済政策の基調は成長促進だ
The underlying tone of this year's economic policy is growth promotion.
noun
trend; prevailing mood
Describes the general direction or tendency of a situation, market, or public sentiment. Often used in news reports.
市場の基調は依然として弱気だ。
The market trend remains bearish.
noun
Musical term for the keynote or tonic of a scale. Also used in the compound 基調音. Cross-referenced with 主調.
See also: 主調
この曲の基調はハ長調です。
The keynote of this piece is C major.