“Roundabout way” in Japanese
Short answer
Roundabout way in Japanese is “遠回り” (toomawari). Full meaning: detour, roundabout way.
Other ways to say “Roundabout way” in Japanese
円曲
enkyoku roundabout way (of speaking or working)
遠道
toomichi long walk, roundabout way
遠廻り
toomawari detour, roundabout way
遠まわり
toomawari detour, roundabout way
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