roundabout (e.g. expression)
遠回し遠廻し
とおまわし
Noun, Adjective
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roundabout (e.g. expression), indirect (reference, criticism, etc.), oblique
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遠まわしな言い方は、誤解を招きやすい。
Roundabout expressions can easily lead to misunderstandings.
彼女は遠まわしに彼の計画に反対していることを示唆した。
She indirectly hinted that she was against his plan.
相手の感情を考慮し、遠まわしに伝えるのが日本の文化では一般的だ。
Considering the other person's feelings and conveying things indirectly is common in Japanese culture.
上司への批判は、遠まわしな表現を用いるのが賢明だ。
It is wise to use indirect expressions when criticizing your boss.
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