言げん外がいにほのめかす

expression, godan verb (-su)

hint at; imply; intimate

Used when a speaker conveys something indirectly, without stating it outright. Often appears in formal or written contexts.

• 彼かれは言げん外がいにほのめかして、辞じ職しょくの意い向こうを伝つたえた。

  He hinted at his intention to resign without saying it directly.

• その手て紙がみは言げん外がいにほのめかすように、彼かの女じょの不ふ満まんを表あらわしていた。

  The letter implied her dissatisfaction in a roundabout way.