暗に
Meanings
1
implicitly; indirectly; tacitly
Used when a meaning is conveyed without being stated directly, often in formal or written contexts. Common with verbs like 示す, 言う, 認める.
He implicitly indicated his intention to resign.
That remark tacitly acknowledges her responsibility.
Usage patterns
- 暗に〈事〉を示すto implicitly indicate something
He implicitly indicated his dissatisfaction with that remark.
- 暗に〈事〉を認めるto tacitly admit something
She tacitly admitted her mistake.
- 暗に〈事〉を批判するto implicitly criticize something
The article implicitly criticizes the government's policy.