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当意即妙

Reading

Kana: とういそくみょう
Romaji: touisokumyō
Kana
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Definition

1

ready wit

Note: yojijukugo

Kanji

Readings: トウ、 あ.たる、 あ.たり、 あ.てる、 あ.て、 まさ.に、 まさ.にべし
Meanings: hit, right, appropriate, himself
Reading: 
Meanings: idea, mind, heart, taste, thought, desire, care, liking
Readings: ソク、 つ.く、 つ.ける、 すなわ.ち
Meanings: instant, namely, as is, conform, agree, adapt
Readings: ミョウ、 ビョウ、 たえ
Meanings: exquisite, strange, queer, mystery, miracle, excellent, delicate, charming

Example Sentences

(あたま)回転(かいてん)(はや)彼女(かのじょ)には、(なに)()っても当意即妙(とういそくみょう)(こた)えが(かえ)ってくる。
➥She's quick on her feet, so no matter what you say to her, she'll have a witty comeback.
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どんな質問(しつもん)()()すか()からないから、(ぼく)としては当意即妙(とういそくみょう)発表(はっぴょう)するしかないな。
➥Since I don't know what questions I'll be asked, I'll have to wing it at my presentation.
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