臨機応変 (りんきおうへん) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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noun, na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
adapting to the situation; playing it by ear; ad hoc
yojijukugo (four-character idiom)
Describes flexible, situation-appropriate action rather than sticking rigidly to a plan. Often used as a な-adjective or adverbially with に.
マニュアル通りではなく、臨機応変な判断が求められる。
Rather than following the manual, situation-appropriate judgment is required.
