Describes something not done or expressed in a straightforward way; often used for influence, communication, or causes.
彼の言葉は間接的な批判だった。
His words were an indirect criticism.
間接的な影響を受ける。
Be influenced indirectly.
That policy indirectly affects the economy.
Lack of exercise was an indirect cause of the illness.
I heard about his marriage indirectly.
She conveyed her dissatisfaction using indirect expressions.