“Flexible” in Japanese
Short answer
Flexible in Japanese is “柔軟” (juunan). Full meaning: flexible, lithe, soft, pliable.
Other ways to say “Flexible” in Japanese
可撓
katou flexible
滑脱
katsudatsu adaptable, flexible, versatile, unfixed
フレキシブル
furekishiburu flexible
撓やか
tawayaka flexible, pliant, pliable, supple, bendy
柔らかい
yawarakai soft, tender, supple, flexible, limber, limp; gentle, mild, soft, mellow; light (topic, book, etc.), informal
しなやか
shinayaka supple, flexible, elastic; graceful, elegant, refined
やらかい
yarakai soft, tender, supple, flexible, limber, limp; gentle, mild, soft, mellow; light (topic, book, etc.), informal
頭が柔らかい
atamagayawarakai flexible (person), open-minded
頭の柔らかい
atamanoyawarakai flexible (of people), open-minded
機動的
kidouteki agile, flexible (e.g. of corporate management), nimble, quick to respond
弾力的
danryokuteki elastic, flexible
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