Meaning of 機変(きへん) in Japanese

機変
Kana Reading
きへん
Romaji
kihen
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    adapting oneself to the requirements of the moment; playing it by ear

Related Kanji

変 JLPT 3

9 strokes

unusual, change, strange

On'Yomi: ヘン

Kun'Yomi: か.わる, か.わり, か.える

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機 JLPT 3

16 strokes

mechanism, opportunity, occasion, machine, airplane

On'Yomi: キ

Kun'Yomi: はた

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