English–Japanese
“flexible” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajijūnan
Example
柔軟な考え方が大切です。jū nan na kanga e kata ga tai setsu de su
A flexible way of thinking is important.
How to say “flexible” in Japanese
“Flexible” in Japanese is 柔軟 (jūnan).
Describes staying open to change by adjusting ideas or actions to fit the situation.
Example sentences with 柔軟
状況に応じて柔軟に対応することが求められます。jō kyō ni ō ji te jū nan ni tai ō su ru ko to ga moto me ra re ma su
You are expected to respond flexibly according to the situation.
Tips for using 柔軟
- In everyday Japanese, 柔軟 (jūnan) often describes thinking or responses, so it appears when people discuss plans, opinions, or problem solving.