expression, godan verb (-u)
act up; go out of tune; not work right
Used for machines, instruments, or systems that malfunction, become erratic, or lose their proper condition. Often implies something is off or not functioning as expected.
See also: 調子が狂う
エアコンが調子狂って、冷房が効かなくなった。
The air conditioner acted up and the cooling stopped working.
ギターの音が調子狂っているから、チューニングしないと。
The guitar is out of tune, so I need to tune it.
expression, godan verb (-u)
be thrown off; lose one's bearings; lose composure
Describes a person whose rhythm, balance, or mental state is disrupted, often by an unexpected event. Can refer to physical coordination or psychological composure.
See also: 調子が狂う
突然の質問に調子狂って、うまく答えられなかった。
I was thrown off by the sudden question and couldn't answer well.
彼は足を滑らせて調子狂い、転んでしまった。
He lost his footing, got off balance, and fell.