synonym Comparative
臨機応変
VS
融通
Differences Between "臨機応変" and "融通"
Option A
臨機応変
Meaning
adaptability, resourcefulness, acting appropriately according to the situation
Reading
りんきおうへん (rinkiōhen)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼はどんな問題にも臨機応変に対応できる。
He can adapt flexibly to any problem.
Option B
融通
Meaning
flexibility, adaptability; lending (money)
Reading
ゆうずう (yūzū)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は融通が利かない性格なので、困ることも多い。
He has an inflexible personality, so it often causes problems.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(adaptability, resourcefulness, acting appropriately according to the situation)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 臨機応変: A four-character idiom (yojijukugo) describing the ability to respond flexibly and appropriately to changing circumstances without being rigid. Often used with に (ni) or な (na).
- 融通: Often refers to flexibility in thinking or dealing with situations (融通が利く - yūzū ga kiku - to be flexible). Can also refer to lending/borrowing money.
- 臨機応変: A four-character idiom (yojijukugo) describing the ability to respond flexibly and appropriately to changing circumstances without being rigid. Often used with に (ni) or な (na).
- 融通: Often refers to flexibility in thinking or dealing with situations (融通が利く - yūzū ga kiku - to be flexible). Can also refer to lending/borrowing money.
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