基調
Meanings
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.
The prime minister's speech emphasized the basic theme of peace.
The underlying tone of this year's economic policy is growth promotion.
trend; prevailing mood
Describes the general direction or tendency of a situation, market, or public sentiment. Often used in news reports.
The market trend remains bearish.
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
The keynote of this piece is C major.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉を基調とするto be based around ~ (as the basic tone or theme)
This room is decorated mainly in white.
- 〈事〉を基調にした〈物〉something built around a certain theme or idea
It was a speech built around the theme of peace.
- 上昇基調an upward trend (esp. of prices or the economy)
Stock prices are on an upward trend.
- 〈事〉が基調で推移するto continue along a certain underlying trend
The economy continues on a gentle recovery trend.