変わり身
Japanese
kanjitab
Definitions
- (sort=かわりみ) a quick shift of position
- flexibility in adapting one's words and deeds to changing circumstances
Etymology
Compound from Japanese 変わり (change) + Japanese 身 (body, flesh, identity, family).
Origin
Japanese
身
Gloss
body, flesh, identity, family
Concept
Semantic Field
The body
Ontological Category
Person/Thing
Kanji
家, 族