noun
English to Japanese Dictionary

tact Meaning in Japanese (tact 英語 意味)

配慮, 機転
配慮 in English:tact
IPA:haɪˈri.oʊ
Phonetic:はいりょ
Quick Answer • 要約

tact の日本語の意味は「配慮, 機転」です。 (デリケートな状況を、無礼なく、巧みに切り抜ける能力。)

Definitions of Tact

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    noun
    機転

    Tact is the ability to handle sensitive situations with skill and without causing offense.

    デリケートな状況を、無礼なく、巧みに切り抜ける能力。

Example Sentences

“She handled the delicate negotiation with great tact.”

彼女は非常に機転を利かせて、そのデリケートな交渉をうまく進めた。

“A good leader needs both strength and tact.”

優れたリーダーには、強さと配慮の両方が必要である。

“He showed a lack of tact when he mentioned her past mistakes.”

彼は彼女の過去の間違いに言及したとき、配慮に欠けていた。

Synonyms (類語)

In Japanese:

気配り配慮思いやり

Antonyms (対義語)

In Japanese:

無神経無遠慮

In English:

tactlessnessinsensitivityindiscretionclumsiness

Inflected Word Forms

nountactlessness
adjectivetactful
adjectivetactless
adverbtactfully

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

exercise tactcollocation

To use one's ability to deal with others without offending them.

lack of tactcollocation

The absence of the ability to deal with others without causing offense.