Japanese

じゅうなん
Meaning: flexible; adaptable; pliable
Part of Speech: Adjectival noun

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Handwriting

柔
軟

Example sentences

He is a person with a very flexible way of thinking.
彼は柔軟な思考の持ち主だ
He is a flexible thinker.
その軍団は猿臂之勢を敷き、敵の攻撃に柔軟に対応した。
The army took a flexible formation and responded fluidly to the enemy's attacks.
状況に応じて柔軟に対応する深厲浅掲の精神が大切だ。
The spirit of adapting to circumstances and responding flexibly is important.

Usage Notes

Used both physically (flexible muscles) and mentally (flexible thinking). In business and social contexts, it often describes someone who can adapt to changing situations without being stubborn.

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