変わり身
Meanings
Noun
1. change of attitude (stance, position)
2. lightness of foot; ability to dodge out of the way of an attack
Kanji used
Pitch accent
かわりみ
Composed of
変わり
change; alteration; difference; distinction; something wrong; abnormality; unusual event; accident; incident
Noun
身
one's body; one's person; oneself; one's appearance; one's place (in society, etc.); one's position; main part; meat (as opposed to bone, skin, etc.); wood (as opposed to bark); blade (as opposed to its handle); …
Noun
Examples1
変わり身
I'm quick to adapt to changing circumstances.