JLPT N1 Advanced
婉曲
Indirect, roundabout, or euphemistic expression used to avoid bluntness.
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婉曲な na-adjective form
婉曲に adverbial form
婉曲表現 euphemistic expression
Noun, Na-adjective
Indirect" / "Euphemistic
Refers to a roundabout manner of speaking intended to soften the impact of unpleasant information or refusals.
Example
彼女 は 私 の 誘い を 婉曲 に 断った 。
She turned down my invitation in an indirect way.
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