柔軟

じゅうなん
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1

The quality of being supple or adaptable; able to bend or change easily (physically or figuratively). Often used as a na-adjective meaning flexible or adaptable.

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その会社は柔軟な勤務制度を導入している。

That company has introduced a flexible work system.

ゴムはとても柔軟で伸びやすい材料だ。

Rubber is a very flexible, easily stretchable material.

柔軟な発想で問題を解決しよう。

Let's solve the problem with flexible thinking.

体が硬いので、柔軟体操を始めた。

Because my body is stiff, I started doing flexibility exercises.

2

Abbreviation of '柔軟体操' (calisthenics/stretching exercises) — simple exercises done to loosen muscles and joints, usually before other physical activity.

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試合前にチーム全員で柔軟を入念に行った。

Before the match the whole team did careful warm-up stretches.

先生が柔軟をする時間を取ってくれた。

The teacher set aside time for us to do stretching exercises.

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