伸のび縮ちぢみ

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb

expansion and contraction; elasticity; flexibility

Describes the physical property of stretching and shrinking, or metaphorical adaptability. Often used in contexts like materials, budgets, or plans.

• この素そ材ざいは温おん度どによって伸のび縮ちぢみする。

  This material expands and contracts with temperature.

• 予よ算さんに伸のび縮ちぢみがきくようにしておく。

  I keep the budget flexible.