1.
to adjust, to regulate, to fine-tune
To make small changes to something so that it works properly or reaches the desired state.
音量を調整する。
To adjust the volume.
温度を調整してください。
Please adjust the temperature.
2.
to coordinate, to arrange
To organize and harmonize different elements, especially schedules or opinions among people.
予定を調整して、会議の日を決めた。
We coordinated our schedules and decided on the meeting date.
調整する is composed of 調 (tune, investigate) + 整 (arrange, put in order).
TRANSITIVITY:
- Type: Transitive (他動詞)
- Pattern: 〜を調整する
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 予定を調整する: to coordinate schedules
- 温度を調整する: to adjust temperature
- 体調を調整する: to manage one's physical condition
- 日程調整: schedule coordination