Meaning

Primary

Indirect

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

After an interval of time it will adjoin, but not right away. That is because it was being indirect.

Reading

かんせつ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

あなたにも間接の責任があると思います。

I think you also have an indirect responsibility.

それって、間接的なリストラじゃない?

Isn't that an indirect way of downsizing?

消費税は間接税です。

Consumption tax is an indirect tax.

寝室用の落ち着いた感じのロマンチックな間接照明を探しているんです。

I’m looking for soft, romantic, indirect lighting for our bedroom.

Kanji Composition