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逆調 (ぎゃくちょう) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

逆ぎゃく調ちょう

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ちょ

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Meanings

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noun

unfavorable condition; adverse situation

Refers to a state where things are not going well, often in economic, business, or competitive contexts. Not an everyday word for personal setbacks.

景けい気きは逆ぎゃく調ちょうにある。
The economy is in an unfavorable condition.
チームは逆ぎゃく調ちょうに陥おちいっている。
The team is in an adverse situation.

Kanji

逆inverted, reverse, opposite
調tune, tone, meter

Similar words

不ふ調ちょう
不調 is more common and general for poor condition or malfunction. 逆調 is rarer and emphasizes a contrary or adverse trend, often in formal or economic contexts.

Etymology

Compound of 逆 (reverse, contrary) and 調 (condition, tone). The exact historical derivation is uncertain; it is a Sino-Japanese word likely coined in modern times for formal or technical use.