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VocabJLPT N1

indirection

Nounの-Adjective

Definitions

1. indirection
2. indirectness

This noun and な-adjective means "indirect," describing something that does not act or connect directly but through a middle step or intermediary. It is commonly used in phrases contrasting with 直接 (direct).

Example sentences

Sentence 1

If you're going to be that indirect about it, just say nothing!

Sentence 2

The way you said that yesterday was pretty indirect — were you actually upset?

Sentence 3

The official statement was nothing but indirect language throughout.

Sentence 4

Was that silence an indirect no, I wonder?

Sentence 5

Let me set aside the indirect language and just state my conclusion.