間接
Meanings
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noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
indirect; indirection
Describes something not direct, often used in compound terms like 間接的 (indirect) or 間接税 (indirect tax). Antonym: 直接 (direct).
Antonyms: 直接 (ちょくせつ)
Use indirect expressions.
Indirect taxes include consumption tax.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉の間接的な原因an indirect cause of something
The indirect cause of the accident was the deterioration of the tires.
- 〈事〉を間接的に知るto learn about something indirectly (through someone or something else)
I learned about that story indirectly, through a friend.