臨機応変

Reading

Kana: りんきおうへん
Romaji: rinkiouhen
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Definition

1

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

Note: yojijukugo

Kanji

Readings: リン、 のぞ.む
Meanings: look to, face, meet, confront, attend, call on
Readings: キ、 はた
Meanings: loom, mechanism, machine, airplane, opportunity, potency, efficacy, occasion
Readings: オウ、 ヨウ、 -ノウ、 あた.る、 まさに、 こた.える
Meanings: apply, answer, yes, OK, reply, accept
Readings: ヘン、 か.わる、 か.わり、 か.える
Meanings: unusual, change, strange

Example Sentences

(かれ)臨機応変(りんきおうへん)処置(しょち)()った。
➥He took the proper steps to meet the situation.
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(なに)実際(じっさい)()これば、(わたし)臨機応変(りんきおうへん)にやるだけだ。
➥If something does happen, I'll just play it by ear.
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まさに臨機応変(りんきおうへん)対応(たいおう)見事(みごと)というべきだね。
➥He handled things wonderfully, playing it by ear the whole way. I have to say he did an excellent job.
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面接(めんせつ)では(きみ)臨機応変(りんきおうへん)(こた)えなくてはならないでしょう。
➥You'll have to play it by ear at the interview.
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