indirect passive
Linguistics term for a passive construction where the subject is indirectly affected by the action, often expressing adversity. Common in Japanese grammar discussions.
The Japanese indirect passive often expresses a sense of adversity.
"Ame ni furareta" is an example of the indirect passive.
受身 is the general term for passive voice; 間接受身 specifies the subtype where the subject is indirectly affected, often with an adversative nuance.
直接受身 is the direct passive, where the subject directly undergoes the action; 間接受身 involves an indirect effect on the subject.
Compound of 間接 (indirect) and 受身 (passive voice). A straightforward technical term in Japanese linguistics.