伸しん縮しゅく自じ在ざい

na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

elastic; flexible; telescoping; expandable; retractable

Describes something that can freely expand and contract, physically or metaphorically. Often used for tools, materials, or abstract systems.

• このポールは伸しん縮しゅく自じ在ざいで、持もち運はこびに便べん利りだ。

  This pole is telescoping, making it convenient to carry.

• 彼かれのスケジュールは伸しん縮しゅく自じ在ざいで、急きゅうな変へん更こうにも対たい応おうできる。

  His schedule is flexible, so he can handle sudden changes.