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[えん(婉)·きょく(曲)]
enkyoku
na adjective, noun

English Meaning(s) for 婉曲

na adjective, noun
  1. euphemistic; circumlocutory; roundabout; indirect
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Definition and Synonyms for 婉曲

Indirect extended senses
Synonyms: インダイレクト, 婉曲, 遠まわし, 間接的
Inoffensive substituting a mild term for a harsher or distasteful one
Synonyms: 婉曲, 差し障りのない
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 婉曲

» graceful
» bend; music; melody; composition; pleasure; injustice; fault; curve; crooked; perverse; lean

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Sample Sentences for 婉曲

"Going to the little girl's room" is an euphemistic expression for "going to the toilet."
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