調整
調整 30초 만에
- 調整 (chousei) means 'adjustment' or 'coordination' in Japanese.
- It is used for both physical objects (like chairs) and abstract things (like schedules).
- In business, it is essential for aligning different opinions and finding meeting times.
- It is a suru-verb (調整する) and a noun, often appearing in compounds like 日程調整.
The Japanese word 調整 (ちょうせい - chousei) is a versatile noun and suru-verb that fundamentally translates to 'adjustment,' 'coordination,' or 'tuning.' At its core, it describes the process of making minor modifications to a system, object, or situation to ensure it functions correctly, fits properly, or reaches a state of balance. Unlike a total overhaul, 調整 implies a refinement of existing elements. In the physical world, it refers to mechanical calibration, such as adjusting the brakes on a bicycle or the brightness of a screen. However, its most frequent usage in modern Japanese society—particularly in professional environments—revolves around the abstract coordination of human elements.
- Physical Adjustment
- Modifying the physical state of an object (e.g., adjusting a chair's height).
- Interpersonal Coordination
- Aligning different opinions or schedules to reach a consensus (e.g., schedule coordination).
- Systemic Calibration
- Fine-tuning settings in software or economic policies to maintain stability.
椅子の高さを調整して、座りやすくしました。
In a business context, 調整 is the 'glue' that holds projects together. When multiple stakeholders have conflicting interests or schedules, the person who performs the 調整 is the one who negotiates, compromises, and finds the middle ground. This is often referred to as 根回し (nemawashi) in a broader sense, but 調整 is the specific act of fixing the details. It is not just about 'changing' things; it is about 'optimizing' them for a specific goal. For example, if a meeting time doesn't work for everyone, the act of calling each participant to find a new time is 調整. If a budget is slightly over, cutting small costs to fit the limit is 調整.
来週の会議の日程を調整してください。
- Nuance: 修正 (Shuusei) vs 調整
- 修正 implies correcting a mistake. 調整 implies optimizing a state that isn't necessarily 'wrong' but needs to be 'better' or 'aligned'.
テレビの音量を調整する。
Using 調整 effectively requires understanding its role as both a noun and a verb. As a suru-verb (調整する), it acts as the engine of action. You can adjust settings, schedules, feelings, or mechanical parts. In professional Japanese, the phrase 日程調整 (nittei chousei) is perhaps the most common collocation you will encounter. It refers to the back-and-forth communication required to find a meeting time that suits everyone. This process is seen as a vital soft skill in Japanese corporate culture. If you are good at 調整, you are seen as a capable facilitator who can manage people's expectations without causing friction.
プロジェクトの進捗に合わせて、人員を調整します。
Grammatically, 調整 usually takes the particle を when used as a verb. For example, [Object] を 調整する. When used as a noun, it often appears in compound words. 微調整 (bichousei) is a common variation meaning 'fine-tuning' or 'micro-adjustment.' This is used when the bulk of the work is done, but small tweaks are needed for perfection. Another common use is in the context of 'balancing' or 'offsetting,' such as 年末調整 (nenmatsu chousei), which is the year-end tax adjustment performed by employers in Japan to reconcile the amount of tax withheld from employees' salaries.
意見の調整には時間がかかります。
- Common Compound: 調整役 (Chousei-yaku)
- The person responsible for coordination; the 'coordinator' or 'mediator'.
- Common Compound: 調整中 (Chousei-chuu)
- Currently under adjustment / Being coordinated (often seen on schedules).
You will encounter 調整 in a wide variety of settings, from the mundane to the highly technical. In a domestic setting, you might hear it when someone is fixing the temperature of the bath (お湯の温度を調整する) or adjusting the lighting in a room. It is a word used by parents, spouses, and children alike for daily comforts. In a technical or hobbyist setting, a musician might talk about 調整 when they take their instrument to a shop for a 'setup' or 'tune-up.' A car enthusiast will use it when talking about engine tuning or suspension settings.
このギターはプロに調整してもらったほうがいい。
In the business world, 調整 is ubiquitous. You will hear it in every meeting where schedules are discussed. It appears in emails (e.g., '日程の調整をお願いします'), in project management software, and in performance reviews. It is also a key term in government and economics. News anchors often speak of '利害関係の調整' (coordination of interests) when discussing new laws or international treaties. Central banks use 調整 when talking about adjusting interest rates to control inflation. In sports, athletes talk about 調整 to describe their physical preparation and peaking for a big competition (コンディションを調整する).
試合に向けて、体調を調整しています。
One of the most frequent mistakes learners make is confusing 調整 (Chousei) with 修正 (Shuusei). While both involve changes, 修正 is specifically for 'correcting' something that is wrong, incorrect, or broken. If you have a typo in a document, you use 修正. If you are changing the meeting time because of a conflict, you use 調整. Using 修正 for a schedule might imply that the original schedule was 'wrong' or 'erroneous,' which can sound slightly odd in a social context where the change is just for convenience.
× 漢字のミスを調整する。
○ 漢字のミスを修正する。
Another mistake is using 調整 when 調節 (Chousetsu) is more appropriate. These two are very close and often interchangeable, but there is a subtle difference. 調節 is typically used for physical, mechanical, or automatic adjustments of 'amount' or 'degree' (like volume, temperature, or speed). 調整 is broader and covers both physical settings and abstract coordination of plans or opinions. If you are talking about 'coordinating' with people, you must use 調整. You cannot 'chousetsu' a meeting schedule.
× スケジュールを調節する。
○ スケジュールを調整する。
To truly master 調整, it is helpful to look at its synonyms and related terms. 調節 (Chousetsu) is the closest relative, focusing on the regulation of physical parameters. 整理 (Seiri) is another related word, meaning to organize or tidy up, but it doesn't necessarily involve the 'alignment' that 調整 does. 妥協 (Dakyou) means compromise; while 調整 often leads to a compromise, 調整 is the process, whereas 妥協 is the result where both parties give something up.
- 調節 (Chousetsu)
- Focuses on mechanical/physical control (volume, temperature).
- 修正 (Shuusei)
- Focuses on correcting errors or mistakes.
- 適応 (Tekiou)
- Focuses on adapting to an environment or situation.
In a business setting, you might also hear 摺り合わせ (Suriawase). This is a more casual but very common business term that literally means 'rubbing things together' to make them fit. It is used for the process of fine-tuning details between different departments or teams to ensure everything aligns perfectly. While 調整 is the formal term, 摺り合わせ describes the messy, detailed work of negotiation. Another word is 調停 (Choutei), which is 'mediation' or 'arbitration,' usually in a legal or high-conflict context. 調整 is much more common for everyday professional coordination.
細部を摺り合わせて、最終案を完成させる。
How Formal Is It?
난이도
알아야 할 문법
~に合わせて (In accordance with...)
~をめぐって (Concerning...)
~をきっかけに (With ... as a start)
~た上で (After doing...)
~必要がある (Need to...)
수준별 예문
音を調整します。
I will adjust the sound.
Simple [Object] を [Verb] structure.
いすを調整してください。
Please adjust the chair.
Use of ~てください for a polite request.
ライトの明るさを調整する。
Adjust the brightness of the light.
Plain form used for instructions or habits.
温度を調整しましょう。
Let's adjust the temperature.
~ましょう suggests a joint action.
ベルトを調整した。
I adjusted the belt.
Past tense of 調整する.
サイズを調整できますか?
Can you adjust the size?
Potential form ~できますか.
鏡を調整してください。
Please adjust the mirror.
Common daily request.
画面を調整する。
Adjust the screen.
Direct object with を.
来週の予定を調整しましょう。
Let's coordinate next week's schedule.
Nittei (schedule) is the most common object for chousei.
会議の時間を調整してください。
Please adjust the meeting time.
Business context for simple coordination.
塩の量で味を調整します。
Adjust the taste with the amount of salt.
Using で to indicate the means of adjustment.
仕事の量を調整したいです。
I want to adjust the amount of work.
~たい expressing desire.
パソコンの設定を調整した。
I adjusted the computer settings.
Abstract but simple object.
出発の時間を調整できます。
We can adjust the departure time.
Flexibility in planning.
色のバランスを調整する。
Adjust the color balance.
Visual adjustment.
座席の前後を調整してください。
Please adjust the seat forward or backward.
Compound noun (zen-go).
プロジェクトの進捗を調整する必要があります。
It is necessary to coordinate the project's progress.
~必要がある indicates necessity.
彼はチーム内の意見を調整するのが上手だ。
He is good at coordinating opinions within the team.
~のが上手だ describes a skill.
夏休みに向けて、体調を調整しています。
I am adjusting my physical condition for the summer holidays.
Chousei used for health/readiness.
予算の範囲内でコストを調整しましょう。
Let's adjust the costs within the budget range.
~の範囲内で (within the range of).
相手の都合に合わせて、日程を調整した。
I adjusted the schedule to suit the other party's convenience.
~に合わせて (matching with).
機械の感度を微調整する。
Fine-tune the sensitivity of the machine.
Bichousei (fine-tuning) is a key B1+ term.
新商品の価格を調整することになった。
It was decided to adjust the price of the new product.
~ことになった (it has been decided).
法律に合わせて、社内ルールを調整する。
Adjust internal rules in accordance with the law.
Formal alignment.
複数のステークホルダーの間で利害を調整する。
Coordinate interests among multiple stakeholders.
Rigai (interests) is a high-level object.
市場の需要に合わせて、生産量を調整した。
Adjusted production volume in response to market demand.
Economic context.
この計画にはまだ調整の余地がある。
There is still room for adjustment in this plan.
~の余地がある (there is room for).
政府は金利を調整して景気を安定させようとしている。
The government is trying to stabilize the economy by adjusting interest rates.
Volitional + としている (trying to).
彼は外交官として、国同士の対立を調整した。
As a diplomat, he coordinated the conflict between the countries.
~として (as a...).
システムを導入する前に、細かい調整が必要です。
Before introducing the system, detailed adjustments are necessary.
Technical preparation.
各部署との調整が難航している。
Coordination with each department is running into difficulties.
Nankou (difficulties/stormy weather) + chousei.
年末調整の書類を提出してください。
Please submit your year-end tax adjustment documents.
Specific cultural/legal term.
構造調整プログラムが経済成長に寄与した。
The structural adjustment program contributed to economic growth.
Kouzou-chousei (structural adjustment).
微妙なニュアンスの調整が、翻訳の質を左右する。
The adjustment of subtle nuances determines the quality of the translation.
~を左右する (to influence/determine).
彼は組織内の権力バランスを巧みに調整した。
He skillfully adjusted the power balance within the organization.
Takumi-ni (skillfully).
需給の調整機能が働かなくなり、価格が暴騰した。
The supply-demand adjustment function stopped working, and prices skyrocketed.
Kinou (function) + hatarakanaku-naru.
国際的な枠組みの中で、炭素排出量を調整する。
Adjust carbon emissions within an international framework.
Wakugumi (framework).
その法案は、与野党の調整を経て可決された。
The bill was passed after coordination between the ruling and opposition parties.
~を経て (through/after).
心理的な調整メカニズムがストレスを軽減する。
Psychological adjustment mechanisms reduce stress.
Academic psychological context.
事前の調整不足が原因で、プロジェクトは失敗に終わった。
The project ended in failure due to a lack of prior coordination.
Chousei-busoku (lack of coordination).
グローバルなサプライチェーンの再調整が急務となっている。
Readjustment of the global supply chain has become an urgent task.
Sai-chousei (readjustment) + kyuumu (urgent task).
憲法解釈の調整をめぐって、激しい議論が交わされた。
Fierce debates were exchanged over the adjustment of constitutional interpretation.
~をめぐって (concerning/over).
生態系の均衡を保つための自然な調整プロセス。
A natural adjustment process to maintain the balance of the ecosystem.
Kinkou (balance) + tamatsu (maintain).
マクロ経済政策の微調整により、インフレを抑制する。
Curb inflation through fine-tuning of macroeconomic policies.
Macroeconomic terminology.
言語の壁を越えた意味の調整は、高度な通訳技術を要する。
The adjustment of meaning across language barriers requires advanced interpretation skills.
~を要する (requires).
司法と立法の権限の調整は、民主主義の根幹である。
The coordination of judicial and legislative powers is the foundation of democracy.
Konkan (root/foundation).
歴史的背景を考慮した上での、領土問題の調整。
Adjustment of territorial issues after considering historical backgrounds.
~を考慮した上での (based on consideration of).
自己調整学習能力が、生涯学習において不可欠である。
Self-regulated learning ability is indispensable in lifelong learning.
Jiko-chousei (self-regulation/adjustment).
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
자주 혼동되는 단어
Shuusei is for fixing errors; Chousei is for optimizing or aligning.
Chousetsu is mostly for mechanical/physical levels (volume); Chousei is broader.
Seiri is for organizing/tidying; Chousei is for aligning/coordinating.
관용어 및 표현
혼동하기 쉬운
문장 패턴
사용법
Usually implies making things better or more harmonious.
Can be used for both, but abstract (schedules/opinions) is very common in Japan.
- Using 調整 instead of 修理 for broken items.
- Using 調整 instead of 修正 for spelling errors.
- Confusing 調整 (Chousei) with 調節 (Chousetsu) in social contexts.
- Forgetting the particle を when using it as a verb.
- Using it for 'big' changes; it usually implies 'fine' changes.
팁
Scheduling
Always offer 2-3 options when doing 'nittei chousei' to be helpful.
Kanji
The first kanji 調 means 'tune' (like melody), and 整 means 'order'.
Harmony
Being good at 調整 is a key part of maintaining 'Wa' (harmony) in Japan.
Suru-verb
Don't forget the 'suru' when you want to use it as an action.
Settings
Look for this word in the settings menu of Japanese apps.
Condition
Use '体調調整' when you are resting up for a big event.
Optimization
Think of it as 'optimization' rather than just 'change'.
Compounds
Learn it as part of '日程調整' for maximum utility.
Mediation
Use it to describe your role if you are helping friends agree on a plan.
Nemawashi
Realize that 調整 is the visible part of the invisible 'nemawashi' process.
암기하기
어원
Combined, they mean 'to harmonize and put in order.'
문화적 맥락
Used when planning group outings to avoid conflict.
Required for almost every meeting or project change.
Key term for political compromises between parties.
실생활에서 연습하기
실제 사용 상황
대화 시작하기
"来週の会議、日程の調整は可能ですか?"
"この椅子の高さ、どうやって調整するんですか?"
"プロジェクトの予算、少し調整が必要かもしれません。"
"体調の調整、うまくいっていますか?"
"意見の調整には、誰が入るのがいいでしょうか?"
일기 주제
今日、仕事やプライベートでどんな『調整』をしましたか?
あなたが『調整役』になったとき、一番大変なことは何ですか?
自分の生活リズムを調整するために、何を変えたいですか?
자주 묻는 질문
10 질문No, use 修理 (shuuri) for fixing something broken. Use 調整 if the car works but needs a tune-up.
Yes, it is a standard professional word. Using it shows you are thinking about coordination.
It is the year-end tax adjustment that most Japanese employees do through their company.
Yes, '気持ちを調整する' can mean to get yourself into the right headspace.
It's the person who acts as the middleman to coordinate between different people or groups.
Yes, athletes use it to describe getting their body in peak condition for a race or game.
Use '微調整' (bichousei).
Yes, both 調整 and 調節 are okay for volume, but 調節 is slightly more common for knobs.
It usually means 'Under maintenance' or 'Schedule being finalized'.
It is both. As a verb, it becomes 調整する.
셀프 테스트 180 질문
Listen and write: Chousei shimasu.
Say 'Please adjust the light' in Japanese.
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당신의 답변:
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Write the kanji for 'Chousei'.
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Listen and write: Nittei chousei onegaishimasu.
Ask a colleague to adjust the meeting time.
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Write: 'I will adjust the plan.'
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Listen and write: Bichousei ga hitsuyou desu.
Explain that you are currently coordinating the schedule.
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Write: 'He is a good coordinator.'
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Listen and write: Nittei no chousei ga tsukanai.
Say 'We are entering the final adjustment phase.'
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Write a sentence about adjusting interest rates.
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Listen and write: Kouzou chousei puroguramu.
Discuss the importance of prior coordination.
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Write about the adjustment of carbon emissions.
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Listen and write: Shihou to rippou no kengen chousei.
Explain the role of adjustment in international frameworks.
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Write about the adjustment of meaning across language barriers.
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Listen and write: Isu wo chousei shimasu.
Say 'I will adjust the volume.'
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Write: 'Adjust the screen.'
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Listen and write: Yotei wo chousei shimashou.
Say 'Please adjust the color balance.'
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Write: 'I adjusted the meeting time.'
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Listen and write: Kakaku wo chousei suru koto ni natta.
Say 'We need to adjust the costs.'
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Write: 'I am good at coordinating opinions.'
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Listen and write: Chousei no yochi ga aru.
Say 'We must coordinate interests among stakeholders.'
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Write about adjusting production volume.
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Listen and write: Jyu-kyuu no chousei kinou.
Explain why the project failed (lack of coordination).
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Write about the quality of translation and nuance adjustment.
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Listen and write: Jiko chousei gakushuu nouryoku.
Discuss the need for readjusting global supply chains.
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Write about the foundation of democracy and power coordination.
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Listen and write: Akarusa wo chousei suru.
Say 'Please adjust the chair.'
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Write: 'I will adjust the size.'
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Listen and write: Kaigi no jikan wo chousei shite kudasai.
Say 'Let's coordinate next week's schedule.'
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Write: 'Adjust the color balance.'
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Listen and write: Iken no chousei ni wa jikan ga kakarimasu.
Say 'I adjusted the schedule to suit them.'
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Write: 'Detailed adjustments are necessary.'
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Listen and write: Nenmatsu chousei no shorui.
Say 'We are currently coordinating with each department.'
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Write about the need for fine-tuning the system.
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Listen and write: Shinriteki na chousei mekanizumu.
Discuss how structural adjustment contributes to growth.
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Write about the lack of prior coordination.
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Listen and write: Kenpou kaishaku no chousei.
Discuss the foundation of democracy in terms of power coordination.
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Write about adjusting territorial issues.
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Summary
調整 is the 'optimization' word. Use it whenever you are making small changes to make something fit perfectly, whether it's a mechanical setting, a personal schedule, or a complex business agreement between multiple parties.
- 調整 (chousei) means 'adjustment' or 'coordination' in Japanese.
- It is used for both physical objects (like chairs) and abstract things (like schedules).
- In business, it is essential for aligning different opinions and finding meeting times.
- It is a suru-verb (調整する) and a noun, often appearing in compounds like 日程調整.
Scheduling
Always offer 2-3 options when doing 'nittei chousei' to be helpful.
Kanji
The first kanji 調 means 'tune' (like melody), and 整 means 'order'.
Harmony
Being good at 調整 is a key part of maintaining 'Wa' (harmony) in Japan.
Suru-verb
Don't forget the 'suru' when you want to use it as an action.
예시
スケジュールを調整します。
관련 콘텐츠
work 관련 단어
有利な
B1자기에게 이롭거나 조건이 좋은 상태.
承知する
B1사정을 알거나 요청을 들어줌. 격식 있는 표현.
年収
B1Annual income; yearly salary.
応募
B1구인이나 공모 등의 부름에 응하여 신청함. 현상금이나 콘테스트에 참여함.
応募する
B1직업이나 공모에 응하여 지원하는 것.
~と同時に
B1At the same time as, simultaneously with.
勤怠
B1근태(きんたい)는 직원의 출근, 결근, 지각, 조퇴, 휴가 등의 출근 기록을 의미합니다. 일본 직장에서는 직업적 책임의 중요한 측면입니다. 회사는 이러한 기록을 근무 시간 관리 및 급여 계산에 활용합니다.
係員
A2담당자, 직원, 관계자. 역이나 박물관, 행사장에서 안내를 맡은 사람을 뜻합니다.
ぎんこういん
A2은행원. 은행에서 근무하며 금융 업무를 담당하는 사람.
銀行員
A2은행에서 근무하는 직원. 은행원은 고객의 예금과 대출 업무를 도와줍니다.