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[う(紆)·よ(余)·きょく(曲)·せつ(折)]
uyokyokusetsu
noun, suru verb

English Meaning(s) for 紆余曲折

noun, suru verb
  1. turns and twists; ups and downs; meandering; complications; vicissitudes
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Definition and Synonyms for 紆余曲折

Curve extend in curves and turns
Synonyms: うねる, ねじる, ひねる, 折る, 折れる, 曲がりくねる, 紆余曲折, 繰る

Meanings for each kanji in 紆余曲折

» crouch
» too much; myself; surplus; other; remainder
» bend; music; melody; composition; pleasure; injustice; fault; curve; crooked; perverse; lean
» fold; break; fracture; bend; yield; submit

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Sample Sentences for 紆余曲折

There were a lot of twists and turns to the story, but we finally solved the problem.
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The treaty has been concluded after many twists and turns.
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