間接的 (kansetsuteki) Japanese meaning: indirect | KotomoraHis words were an indirect criticism.
Be influenced indirectly.
Usage patterns
〈事〉に間接的に影響するto indirectly affect something
That policy indirectly affects the economy.
間接的な原因an indirect cause
Lack of exercise was an indirect cause of the illness.
間接的に〈事〉を聞くto hear about something indirectly (through someone else)
I heard about his marriage indirectly.
間接的な表現an indirect expression
She conveyed her dissatisfaction using indirect expressions.
