応おう変へん

noun

appropriate response; expedient action

Refers to acting flexibly and appropriately according to changing circumstances. Most commonly encountered in the set phrase 臨機応変 (りんきおうへん), meaning 'adapting to the situation' or 'playing it by ear'. As a standalone noun, usage is somewhat limited and often formal or written.

• この仕し事ごとでは臨りん機き応おう変へんな対たい応おうが求もとめられる。

  This job requires the ability to respond flexibly to changing circumstances.

• 応おう変へんの処しょ置ちを取とる必ひつ要ようがある。

  We need to take appropriate measures according to the situation.