Translation of Japanese word "柔軟" to English
柔軟
じゅうなん
[juunan]
IPA: /juunan/
Meaning
AdjectiveCapable of being flexed or bent without breaking; able to be turned or twisted without breaking.
How to use
柔軟 (juunan) — 'flexible / pliable / soft'. な-adjective. 柔軟な対応 — flexible response. 柔軟剤 (juunanzai) — fabric softener. Japanese adjectives inflect directly for tense and negation, functioning similarly to verbs in some ways.
🇬🇧 English
flexible
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 柔軟
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): じゅうなん
Romaji Transcription: juunan
Example Sentences
柔軟な考え方は、問題を解決するための効果的な方法です。
じゅうなんなしこうは、もんだいをかいけつするためのこうかてきなほうほうです。
A flexible way of thinking is an effective method for solving problems.
柔軟な考え方は、創造性と革新性を高めることができます。
じゅうなんなしこうは、そうざいせいとかくしんせいをたかめることができます。
A flexible way of thinking can increase creativity and innovation.
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- 柔軟性— flexibility
- 柔軟な考え方は、問題を解決するための効果的な方法です。— A flexible way of thinking is an effective method for solving problems.
Frequency rank: #933 in Japanese
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The Japanese word "柔軟" means "flexible" in English.
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The word "柔軟" is read as "じゅうなん" (juunan). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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