不調（ふちょう）
JLPT N3 · noun
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, then stays high with no drop
Meaning: out of sorts / not doing well
Example sentences
- 体が不調で、力が出ない。 — I'm not feeling well, so I can't muster any strength.
- パソコンが不調で作業が進まない。 — My computer isn't working properly, so the work isn't progressing.
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