弾力(だんりょく)

だんりょく
noun
elasticity; flexibility; resilience
descriptive
1. elasticity; springiness; bounce
The physical property of a material that allows it to return to its original shape after being stretched, compressed, or deformed.
この生地(きじ)は弾力(だんりょく)がある。
This fabric has elasticity.
肌(はだ)の弾力(だんりょく)を保(たも)つためにスキンケアをしている。
I do skincare to maintain the elasticity of my skin.
この餅(もち)は弾力(だんりょく)があって食(た)べごたえがある。
This mochi has a nice springy texture and is satisfying to eat.
2. flexibility; adaptability
The ability of a system, plan, or policy to adapt to changing circumstances. Used figuratively in business, policy, and organizational contexts.
弾力(だんりょく)のある運用(うんよう)が求(もと)められる。
Flexible management is called for.
状況(じょうきょう)に応(おう)じて弾力的(だんりょくてき)に対応(たいおう)していく方針(ほうしん)だ。
The policy is to respond flexibly according to the situation.

Usage

弾力(だんりょく) has both physical (sense 1) and figurative (sense 2) uses. In everyday conversation, it often describes the texture of food or skin. In formal and business contexts, 弾力的(だんりょくてき) (the na-adjective form) is frequently used to describe flexible policies or responses.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • 弾力(だんりょく): elasticity (physical bounce; figurative flexibility)
  • 柔軟性(じゅうなんせい): flexibility, suppleness (broader concept)
  • 伸縮性(しんしゅくせい): stretchability (specific to materials that stretch)
  • 弾性(だんせい): elasticity (technical/physics term)

Related Words

Compare: 柔軟性(じゅうなんせい) (flexibility, suppleness)
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