失調
Meanings
1
imbalance; disharmony; malfunction
General term for a state where things are not working together properly, often used in compound nouns like 栄養失調 (malnutrition) or 運動失調 (motor incoordination).
Malnutrition is a serious problem in developing countries.
Lack of coordination within the team was one of the reasons for the defeat.
2
ataxia
Medical term for loss of full control of bodily movements; often appears in compounds like 脊髄性失調症 (spinal ataxia).
The doctor diagnosed his symptoms as motor ataxia.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉のバランスが失調するfor the balance of something to become disrupted
When the hormone balance is disrupted, one's physical condition worsens.
- 〈事〉に失調をきたすto bring about an imbalance or malfunction in something
Excessive stress can cause an imbalance in the body.