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[たん()·ちょう(調)]
tanchou
na adjective, noun

English Meaning(s) for 単調

na adjective, noun
  1. monotony; monotone; dullness
noun, na adjective
  1. monotone; monotonic

Definition and Synonyms for 単調

Monotonous tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
Synonyms: 一本調子, 単調, 平板
Flat lacking contrast or shading between tones
Synonyms: フラット, 単調, 均一, 平板
Monotone sounded or spoken in a tone unvarying in pitch
Synonyms: 一本調子, 単調, 平板
Unvaried lacking variety
Synonyms: 単調
Monotony the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety
Synonyms: 一律, 一本気, 千編一律, 単調, 単音, 平板
Drone an unchanging intonation
Synonyms: モノトーン, 一本調子, 単調

Meanings for each kanji in 単調

» simple; one; single; merely
» tune; tone; meter; key (music); writing style; prepare; exorcise; investigate

Categories 単調 is a member of

Modulation rise and fall of the voice pitch
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Unvariedness characterized by an absence of variation
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 単調

Sample Sentences for 単調

I am tired of the day-to-day routine of life.
Life is very flat in a small village.
I'm tired of the monotonous life.
I'm tired of this monotonous life.
She says her life is monotonous.

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