1.
adaptability; ability to adapt; resilience
The capacity to adjust to new conditions, environments, or situations. Used for both people and organisms.
彼は適応力が高い。
He has high adaptability.
子供は大人より適応力があると言われている。
Children are said to be more adaptable than adults.
海外赴任では語学力だけでなく異文化への適応力も求められる。
Overseas assignments require not only language skills but also the ability to adapt to different cultures.
A compound of 適応 (adaptation) and 力 (power, ability). Follows the productive Japanese pattern of adding 力 to abstract nouns to form 'ability to X.'
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 順応力 is a close synonym, slightly more passive
- 柔軟性 means flexibility, a related quality
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 適応力が高い (highly adaptable)
- 適応力がある (to have adaptability)
- 適応力に優れた (excellent in adaptability)
- 環境への適応力 (adaptability to the environment)