融通(ゆうずう)が利(き)く

ゆうずうがきく
expression
to be flexible; to be adaptable
personality
1. to be flexible; to be adaptable; to be accommodating
To be able to adjust or adapt to changing circumstances. Describes a person, system, or approach that can handle things flexibly rather than rigidly.
彼(かれ)は融通(ゆうずう)が利(き)く人(ひと)だ。
He is a flexible person.
この会社(かいしゃ)は融通(ゆうずう)が利(き)かない。
This company is inflexible.
小(ちい)さな店(みせ)の方(ほう)が融通(ゆうずう)が利(き)いて、細(こま)かい要望(ようぼう)にも応(おう)じてくれる。
A small shop is more flexible and will accommodate detailed requests.

Usage

Often used with が利(き)く (positive: is flexible) or が利(き)かない (negative: is inflexible/rigid). The negative form is very common. Can describe people, organizations, rules, and systems.

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Related Words

Related: 融通(ゆうずう) (flexibility, accommodation)
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Added 2026.3.19 15:58 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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