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臨機応変

adapting oneself to the requirements of the moment; playing by ear; ad hoc approach

N3Noun
Noun, Na-adjective, No-adjective
adapting oneself to the requirements of the momentplaying by earad hoc approach

Example Sentences

彼は臨機応変の処置を取った。

He took the proper steps to meet the situation.

まさに臨機応変の対応。見事というべきだね。

He handled things wonderfully, playing it by ear the whole way. I have to say he did an excellent job.

何か実際に起これば、(わたし)は臨機応変にやるだけだ。

If something does happen, I'll just play it by ear.

面接では(きみ)は臨機応変に答えなくてはならないでしょう。

You'll have to play it by ear at the interview.