アドリブ
Meanings
1
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Used for spontaneous performance, speech, or action without preparation. Common in music, theater, and everyday conversation.
from Latin
His speech was completely ad-libbed.
Try playing the guitar off the cuff.
Usage patterns
- アドリブで〈動詞〉to do something off the cuff, without a script
He changed his lines on the spot, ad-libbing.
- アドリブを入れるto throw in an unscripted line or bit
The comedian often throws in ad libs on stage.
- アドリブが効くto be quick and skillful at improvising
She's good at ad-libbing, so she's reliable even on live broadcasts.