遠まわし
とおまわし
roundabout (e.g. expression); indirect (reference, criticism, etc.); oblique
Meanings
Na-adjective, Noun
roundabout (e.g. expression); indirect (reference, criticism, etc.); oblique
Example sentences
遠回しに言うな。
Don't beat around the bush.
遠まわしに物を言うな。
Don't beat around the bush.
遠回しな言い方するなよ。
Don't sugarcoat it.
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He hinted at his intention.
遠回しに言わないでください。
Don't beat about the bush.
More examples (8)
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I sounded him out about his views.
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Stop beating around the bush and get to the point.
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Please stop beating around the bush and come straight to the point.
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He managed to avoid damaging my reputation by dropping a hint.
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Don't beat around the bush; tell me who is to blame.
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Stop beating around the bush and tell me what happened.
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Instead of beating around the bush, Jones got straight to the point.
遠回しに言うのは止めて。言いたいことがあるなら、直接言ってよ。
Cut to the point. If there is something you want to say then say it.