How to say "Flexible" in Japanese

When translating "flexible" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 柔軟 and しなやか. In Japanese, 柔軟 (じゅうなん (jūnan)) is typically associated with "flexible, pliable, soft" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Can refer to physical flexibility. On the other hand, しなやか (しなやか (shinayaka)) maps to "flexible, supple, lithe, graceful" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Describes something or someone that is flexible and elegant, able to bend without breaking, often with a sense of grace or resilience. Can apply to physical objects. A literal translation of "flexible" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!