English–Japanese
“indirectness” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikansetsu
Example
その情報は間接に伝わります。so no jō hō wa kan setsu ni tsuta wa ri ma su
The information is conveyed indirectly.
How to say “indirectness” in Japanese
“Indirectness” in Japanese is 間接 (kansetsu).
Describes a way of conveying or reaching something without taking the most direct path.
Example sentences with 間接
その情報は、友人を通じて間接に伝わりました。so no jō hō wa yū jin o tsū ji te kan setsu ni tsuta wa ri ma shi ta
That information was conveyed indirectly through a friend.
Tips for using 間接
- In Japanese conversation, indirectness often appears through softened wording and contextual hints rather than explicit statements.