モードmoodo
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Definitions
- noun, noun (suffix)mode (e.g. of a machine); setting; way; manner
- noun, noun (suffix)state (of mind); mode (e.g. work mode, study mode); frame of mind; feeling
- noun, musicmode
- noun, math, statisticsmode
Synonyms & antonyms
- SynonymムードNeutralA neutral loanword for mood or atmosphere, as in 「ロマンチックなムード」; it stresses the ambiance of a scene, unlike 「モード」, which covers device modes or fashion.
- Related法ほうWrittenA noun for a method or a grammatical mood; leans toward written/formal prose and stresses rules or principles, while 「モード」 stresses device modes or fashion trends.
Use 「モード」 for device modes, fashion trends, or a state of mind, as in 「マナーモード」 and 「仕事モード」. Use 「ムード」 for mood or atmosphere, and 「法」 for methods or grammatical mood.
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