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“Tact” in Japanese

Short answer
機転 kiten きてん

Tact in Japanese is “機転” (kiten). Full meaning: quick-wittedness, tact.

Other ways to say “Tact” in Japanese

気働き kibataraki taking appropriate action, tact デリカシー derikashii delicacy, tact, sensitivity, consideration, thoughtfulness 機知 kichi wit, resources, tact 巧者 kousha cleverness, skill, tact; clever person (in a particular field), skillful person (skilful) 気転 kiten quick-wittedness, tact 辣腕 ratsuwan shrewdness, sharpness, astuteness, acumen, tact こうしゃ kousha cleverness, skill, tact; clever person (in a particular field), skillful person (skilful) 気ばたらき kibataraki taking appropriate action, tact 遠慮 enryo reserve, constraint, restraint, modesty, diffidence, hesitation, holding back, discretion, tact, thoughtfulness; declining, refraining; forethought, foresight 機智 kichi wit, resources, tact tooru authority, expert, connoisseur, well-informed person; counter for messages, letters, notes, documents, etc.; understanding (esp. of male-female relations), tact, insight

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