1The quality of being supple, pliable, or adaptable — able to bend or change easily, whether physically or figuratively. When used of an attitude or system, it means accommodating or flexible. Normally used as a na-adjective.
その会社は柔軟な勤務制度を導入している。
That company has introduced a flexible work system.
ゴムはとても柔軟で伸びやすい素材だ。
Rubber is a very flexible, easily stretchable material.
柔軟な発想で問題を解決しよう。
Let's solve the problem with flexible thinking.
上司はいつも柔軟に対応してくれるので助かる。
My boss always responds flexibly, which is a big help.
2Abbreviation of '柔軟体操' (stretching exercises) — a casual way to refer to simple exercises done to loosen muscles and joints, usually before other physical activity.
試合前にチーム全員で柔軟を入念に行った。
Before the match, the whole team did careful stretching.
体育の授業では毎回、準備運動として柔軟をする。
In P.E. class, we do stretching every time as a warm-up.