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A2 Noun

迂言(うげん)roundabout explanation, one's words, one's speaking, outdated remark

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Noun

      1.

      roundabout explanation

    2. Noun

      2.

      one's words, one's speaking

      Humble (kenjougo) language

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    迂言 【うげん】

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      迂言(うげん)(まわ)りくどくて()かりにくいです。

      A roundabout explanation is difficult to understand.

      • N1

      会議(かいぎ)迂言(うげん)をしてしまい、()ずかしかったです。

      I made an inaccurate remark at the meeting, and I was embarrassed.

      • N1

      社員(しゃいん):「こんなのは迂言(うげん)ですよ…(たい)したことはありません。」

      Employee: 'This is a roundabout explanation... It's not a big deal.'

      • N1

      (いま)時代(じだい)特定(とくてい)人種(じんしゅ)()して(なに)()うのは、迂言(うげん)である。

      In this generation, making statements that point out a specific race is out of touch.

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      友達(ともだち):「さっきから迂言(うげん)ばっかりだけどさ、もっとストレートに()ってよ?」

      Friend: 'You've been giving roundabout explanations all this time, but could you speak more straightforwardly?'

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