婉曲迂遠
Reading: えんきょくうえん
Meaning: indirect and roundabout
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Example Sentence
His explanation was thought to be indirect and difficult to understand
Usage Notes
Used to describe speech or actions that are unnecessarily indirect or circuitous. Often has a slightly negative connotation, suggesting that a more direct approach would be better.
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