noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective
poor condition; not working well; slump
Describes a person, machine, organization, market, or performance being in a bad state or off form. Often used as 不調だ, 不調が続く, or 不調の原因.
最近、パソコンの動作が不調だ。
My computer has not been working well lately.
チームは開幕から不調が
The team has been in a slump since the start of the season.
noun, na-adjective
failure; breakdown; collapse of talks
Used for an attempt, deal, negotiation, auction, or similar process ending unsuccessfully. The common pattern is 不調に終わる.
価格をめぐる交渉は不調に終わった。
The price negotiations ended in failure.
入札は参加者が少なく、不調だった。
The bidding was unsuccessful because there were few participants.