also: ちょうしのよい
調子のいい · i-adjective (yoi/ii class)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 調子のいい | 調子のよくない |
| Polite | 調子のいいです | 調子のよくないですalso 調子のよくありません |
| Past polite | 調子のよかったです | 調子のよくなかったですalso 調子のよくありませんでした |
| Past | 調子のよかった | 調子のよくなかった |
| Te-form | 調子のよくて | 調子のよくなくて |
| Adverbial | 調子のよく | |
| Conditional | 調子のよければ | 調子のよくなければ |
| Tara conditional | 調子のよかったら | 調子のよくなかったら |
expression, i-adjective (yoi/ii class)
in good condition; working well; feeling fine
Describes machines, systems, or a person's physical/mental state when things are running smoothly or one feels well.
This car is in good condition.
I feel well today.
expression, i-adjective (yoi/ii class)
Used for someone who speaks in a superficially charming or persuasive way, often with a negative connotation of being insincere or opportunistic.
He only says glib things.
expression, i-adjective (yoi/ii class)
harmonious; melodious; rhythmical
Describes music or sound that is pleasant, well-coordinated, or has a good rhythm; less common than the other senses.
This tune is melodious.
Most common spelling; uses the colloquial いい form.
Slightly more formal or written variant using 良い; can also be read ちょうしのいい.
Kana-ending variant of 良い; less common but still encountered.
Phrase consisting of 調子 (condition, tone) + の (possessive particle) + いい/よい (good). The meaning extends from 'good condition' to 'smooth-talking' and 'melodious' based on context.