機転・気転|きてんkiten[0]heiban (flat)
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Which spelling to use
機転機転 is the more common written form of this word. For beginners, it is the form to use by default.
気転気転 is a less common written variant of 機転, so beginners should not choose it as their default form.
Definitions
- nounquick-wittedness; tact
Synonyms & antonyms
- Synonym気働ききばたらきNeutralThe knack of reading others' feelings and acting appropriately; leans toward interpersonal thoughtfulness, while 「機転」 is on-the-spot quick wit.
- Synonym如才無さWrittenWritten/formal word for social smoothness — handling every situation with tact; leans more toward polish and social savvy than 「機転」.
- Antonym鈍感どんかんNeutralDullness or insensitivity; the opposite of the quick-witted alertness of 「機転」.
Use 「機転」 for on-the-spot quick wit, usually as 「機転が利く」 or 「機転を利かせる」; 「気働き」 for sensing people's feelings, 「如才ない」 for social smoothness, 「鈍感」 for dullness.
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