機き略りゃく縦じゅう横おう

noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

resourceful and flexible in tactics; playing it by ear; adapting to circumstances

A yojijukugo describing someone who uses clever strategies freely and adapts to the situation. Often used to praise a leader's or commander's tactical skill.

• 彼かれの機き略りゃく縦じゅう横おうな采さい配はいでチームは危き機きを乗のり越こえた。

  With his resourceful and flexible leadership, the team overcame the crisis.

• 機き略りゃく縦じゅう横おうの策さくをめぐらす。

  Devise a plan that adapts freely to circumstances.