カメレオン

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Meanings

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chameleon

Refers to the lizard known for changing color. Also used figuratively for a person who easily changes opinions or behavior to suit the situation.

カメレオンは周まわりの色いろに合あわせて体からだの色いろを変かえる。
A chameleon changes its body color to match its surroundings.
彼かれは状じょう況きょうによって意い見けんを変かえる、まるでカメレオンみたいな人ひとだ。
He changes his opinion depending on the situation, like a chameleon.

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Usage patterns

カメレオンのように〈動どう詞し〉to do something the way a chameleon does (esp. change color or attitude)
彼かれはカメレオンのように状じょう況きょうに応おうじて態たい度どを変かえる。
He changes his attitude like a chameleon depending on the situation.
カメレオンのような〈人ひと〉a chameleon-like person (someone who adapts their behavior/opinions to fit in)
彼かの女じょはどんな場ばでも合あわせられるカメレオンのような人ひとだ。
She's a chameleon-like person who can fit in anywhere.