調ちょう子し狂くるう

expression, godan verb (-u)

act up; go out of tune; not work right

Used for machines, instruments, or systems that malfunction, become erratic, or lose their proper condition. Often implies something is off or not functioning as expected.

See also: 調子が狂う

• エアコンが調ちょう子し狂くるって、冷れい房ぼうが効きかなくなった。

  The air conditioner acted up and the cooling stopped working.

• ギターの音おとが調ちょう子し狂くるっているから、チューニングしないと。

  The guitar is out of tune, so I need to tune it.

expression, godan verb (-u)

be thrown off; lose one's bearings; lose composure

Describes a person whose rhythm, balance, or mental state is disrupted, often by an unexpected event. Can refer to physical coordination or psychological composure.

See also: 調子が狂う

• 突とつ然ぜんの質しつ問もんに調ちょう子し狂くるって、うまく答こたえられなかった。

  I was thrown off by the sudden question and couldn't answer well.

• 彼かれは足あしを滑すべらせて調ちょう子し狂くるい、転ころんでしまった。

  He lost his footing, got off balance, and fell.