臨機応変
りんきおうへん
adapting oneself to the requirements of the moment; playing by ear; ad hoc approach
Meanings
Noun, Na-adjective, No-adjective
adapting oneself to the requirements of the moment; playing by ear; ad hoc approachFour-character idiom
Example sentences
臨機応変にやろうよ。
Why don't we play it by ear?
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He took the proper steps to meet the situation.
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He handled things wonderfully, playing it by ear the whole way. I have to say he did an excellent job.
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If something does happen, I'll just play it by ear.
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You'll have to play it by ear at the interview.