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[ほん(本)·ちょう(調)·し(子)]
honchoushi
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[ほん(本)·じょう(調)·し(子)]
honjoushi
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Root Words:

[ほん(本) + ちょう(調)·し(子)]
hon + choushi

English Meaning(s) for 本調子

noun
  1. one's normal condition; one's usual state
  2. keynote (esp. shamisen); proper key
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Definition and Synonyms for 本調子

Keynote the principal theme in a speech or literary work
Synonyms: キーノート, 主要点, 主調, 主音, 基調, 本調子

Meanings for each kanji in 本調子

» book; present; main; origin; true; real; counter for long cylindrical things
» tune; tone; meter; key (music); writing style; prepare; exorcise; investigate
» child; sign of the rat; 11PM-1AM; first sign of Chinese zodiac

Categories 本調子 is a member of

Theme the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
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Sample Sentences for 本調子

I've had the flu since Monday. Right now, my temperature has gone down, but I don't feel completely normal yet.
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I have finally regained my regular form.
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You play the guitar quite like a professional, don't you?
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I am not myself, my usual self having caught a cold.
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