English–Japanese

“flexibility” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiyūzū

Example

状況に応じて融通を利かせます。jō kyō ni ō ji te yūzū o ki ka se ma su

I show flexibility according to the situation.

Illustration for 融通 (flexibility)

How to say “flexibility” in Japanese

“Flexibility” in Japanese is 融通 (yūzū).

Describes keeping resources or actions moving freely so that a need can be met or a situation can be handled.

Full entry for 融通: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 融通

彼は予定の変更にも融通が利きます。kare wa yo tei no hen kō ni mo yūzū ga ki ki ma su

He is flexible even when plans change.

Tips for using 融通

  • Although flexibility is its broader sense, the word also appears in practical discussions of cash flow when one person or organization temporarily lends money to another.

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