CEFR C1

tact

Translation

機転 / 気配り / 如才なさ

Meaning

Tact is the skill of saying or doing the right thing in a sensitive situation without embarrassing or offending people. It combines kindness, timing, restraint, and judgment.

Examples

  • 彼女は難しい知らせをとても気配りをもって伝えました。
    She delivered the difficult news with great tact.
  • この苦情に対応するには機転が必要です。
    Handling this complaint requires tact.