“Expediency” in Japanese
Short answer
Expediency in Japanese is “応変” (ouhen). Full meaning: appropriate (urgent) response, expediency.
Other ways to say “Expediency” in Japanese
権道
kendou inappropriate means to a worthy end, expediency
便宜主義
bengishugi opportunism, expediency
便宜
bengi convenience, accommodation, advantage, benefit, expediency
御都合主義
gotsugoushugi opportunism, double standards, timeserving, expediency
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