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[とお()···]
toomawashi
na adjective, noun

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[とお()·まわ()·]
toomawashi

English Meaning(s) for 遠まわし

na adjective, noun
  1. indirect (roundabout) expression

Definition and Synonyms for 遠まわし

Indirect extended senses
Synonyms: インダイレクト, 婉曲, 遠まわし, 間接的
Roundabout marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct
Synonyms: 回りくどい, 遠まわし
Indirection indirect procedure or action
Synonyms: 遠まわし, 間接
Indirect Expression an indirect way of expressing something
Synonyms: 遠まわし
Periphrasis a style that involves indirect ways of expressing things
Synonyms: 遠まわし
Indirect not direct in manner or language or behavior or action
Synonyms: インダイレクト, 婉曲, 遠まわし, 間接的

Meanings for each kanji in 遠まわし

» distant; far

Categories 遠まわし is a member of

Process a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
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Verbosity an expressive style that uses excessive or empty words
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Equivocation a statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 遠まわし

Sample Sentences for 遠まわし

I tried to investigate his opinion indirectly.
Don't beat around the bush.
I sounded him out about his views.

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