noun
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.
日本語の間接受身は、被害の意味を表すことが多い。
The Japanese indirect passive often expresses a sense of adversity.
「雨に降られた」は間接受身の例です。
"Ame ni furareta" is an example of the indirect passive.
Compound of 間接 (indirect) and 受身 (passive voice). A straightforward technical term in Japanese linguistics.