How to say "versatility" in Japanese

• 多方面たほうめんCommon
  na-adjective, nounCovers versatility as being many-sided — spanning many fields or areas of activity, as in a versatile performer or all-round player. The nuance is breadth of range rather than flexibility of character.
• 融通ゆうずうJLPT N1approx.Common
  nounCovers versatility as adaptability or flexibility in handling situations and dealing with people. It leans toward the sense of accommodation, and is often the word behind flexible rather than all-round versatility.

Use 多方面 for being active or skilled across many fields, and 融通 for flexibility or adaptability in dealing with people and situations; the sense of 'versatility' you intend determines the choice.

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• 多方面たほうめんmany-sided
• 多能たのうversatility
• 多芸たげいversatility
• 万芸ばんげいversatility
• 汎用性はんようせいversatility
• 三面六臂さんめんろっぴrush of business
• 融通ゆうずうadaptability