臨機応変 | Japanese meaning

臨機応変【りんきおうへん】

Frequency rank: 17,191. – 17,249.

noun (common) (futsuumeishi); adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

adapting oneself to the requirements of the moment; playing by ear; ad hoc approachyojijukugo

Forms

臨機応変【りんきおうへん】Frequency rank: 17,191. – 17,249.
りんきおうへん

Generated definitions (experimental)

adapting oneself to the requirements of the moment

This meaning refers to the ability to adjust one's actions or decisions based on situational needs. It implies flexibility and quick thinking in response to changing circumstances.

、。

He adapted himself to the situation and solved the problem.

。

It is important to respond flexibly to sudden changes.

playing by ear

This meaning describes the ability to understand and respond to a situation as it unfolds, without a strict plan. It often relates to improvisation in various contexts.

、。

She can play a new song by ear after listening to it.

、。

In that situation, I acted on the spur of the moment without a plan.

ad hoc approach

This meaning indicates a solution that is formed or applied for a specific situation or problem, which may not be permanent or systematic.

、。

We created a special team to solve the project's issues in an ad hoc manner.

。

We need to consider an ad hoc approach to tackle that issue.

Generated collocations (experimental)

to respond flexiblyflexible responseto think on one's feetspirit of adaptabilityto act adaptivelypower of adaptabilityadaptive judgmentad hoc measureto be required to be adaptableflexible solution

Example sentences

5 results

1. 。

He took the proper steps to meet the situation.

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2. でしょう。

You'll have to play it by ear at the interview.

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3. 、。

If something does happen, I'll just play it by ear.

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4. 。べき。

He handled things wonderfully, playing it by ear the whole way. I have to say he did an excellent job.

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5. 。

Let's play it by ear.

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臨機応変【りんきおうへん】

Frequency rank: 17,191. – 17,249.

noun (common) (futsuumeishi); adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

adapting oneself to the requirements of the moment; playing by ear; ad hoc approachyojijukugo

Forms

臨機応変【りんきおうへん】Frequency rank: 17,191. – 17,249.
りんきおうへん

Generated definitions (experimental)

adapting oneself to the requirements of the moment

This meaning refers to the ability to adjust one's actions or decisions based on situational needs. It implies flexibility and quick thinking in response to changing circumstances.

、。

He adapted himself to the situation and solved the problem.

。

It is important to respond flexibly to sudden changes.

playing by ear

This meaning describes the ability to understand and respond to a situation as it unfolds, without a strict plan. It often relates to improvisation in various contexts.

、。

She can play a new song by ear after listening to it.

、。

In that situation, I acted on the spur of the moment without a plan.

ad hoc approach

This meaning indicates a solution that is formed or applied for a specific situation or problem, which may not be permanent or systematic.

、。

We created a special team to solve the project's issues in an ad hoc manner.

。

We need to consider an ad hoc approach to tackle that issue.

Generated collocations (experimental)

to respond flexiblyflexible responseto think on one's feetspirit of adaptabilityto act adaptivelypower of adaptabilityadaptive judgmentad hoc measureto be required to be adaptableflexible solution

Example sentences

5 results