遠回し
Meanings
Na-adjective
Noun
1. roundabout (e.g. expression); indirect (reference, criticism, etc.); oblique
Other spellings
遠まわし
Kanji used
Pitch accent
とおまわし
とおまわし
Composed of
Examples11
遠まわしに
I sounded him out about his views.
遠回しに
Don't beat around the bush.
遠まわしに
Don't beat around the bush.
彼
He hinted at his intention.
遠回しに
Don't beat around the bush.
遠回しに
Don't beat around the bush; tell me who is to blame.