Vocabulary
臨機応変
りんきおうへん
adapting oneself to the requirements of the moment; playing by ear; ad hoc approach
noun
na-adjective
adj-no
freq #33
Example sentences
まさに臨機応変（りんきおうへん）の対応（たいおう）。見事（みごと）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.
彼（かれ）は臨機応変（りんきおうへん）の処置（しょち）を取（と）った。
He took the proper steps to meet the situation.
面接（めんせつ）では君（きみ）は臨機応変（りんきおうへん）に答（こた）えなくてはならないでしょう。
You'll have to play it by ear at the interview.