Word details
臨機応変
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 臨機応変.
Dictionary
Entry
1
adapting oneself to the requirements of the moment; playing by ear; ad hoc approach
Examples
何か実際に起これば、私は臨機応変にやるだけだ。
If something does happen, I'll just play it by ear.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
臨
look to, face, meet, confront, attend, call on
18 strokesFrequency 722JLPT N1Grade 6
On
リン
Kun
のぞ.む
Nanori
み
機
loom, mechanism, machine, airplane, opportunity, potency, efficacy, occasion
16 strokesFrequency 127JLPT N2Grade 4
On
キ
Kun
はた
応
apply, answer, yes, OK, reply, accept
7 strokesFrequency 266JLPT N2Grade 5
On
オウヨウ-ノウ
Kun
あた.るまさにこた.える
Nanori
おたかまさ
変
unusual, change, strange
9 strokesFrequency 238JLPT N2Grade 4
On
ヘン
Kun
か.わるか.わりか.える
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