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調子こく (ちょうしこく) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
expression, godan verb (-ku)
get carried away ; get cocky ; be elated
slang
Slang expression meaning to become overconfident, excited, or carried away, often with a negative connotation of acting too boldly or arrogantly. Similar to 調子に乗る but more colloquial and often used in admonishment.
See also: 調子に乗る (ちょうしにのる)
あう
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If you get too cocky, you'll regret it later.
Kanji 子 child, sign of the rat, 11PM-1AM Similar words 調ちょう 子し に 乗の る 調子に乗る is a standard, neutral expression for getting carried away or being elated. 調子こく is a slangier, more direct version often used in casual or rough speech, and can sound more critical.
Etymology Derived from 調子 (condition, mood) and こく, a slang verb meaning 'to say' or 'to do' (from 放く/こく). The exact origin is uncertain, but it likely emerged as a colloquial variant of 調子に乗る.
