紆余

Reading

Kana: うよ

Romaji: uyo

Definition

noun

1

meandering; beating around the bush; abundant talent

Kanji

紆

Readings: ウ、 まが.る、 めぐ.る

Meaning: crouch

余

Readings: ヨ、 あま.る、 あま.り、 あま.す、 あんま.り

Meanings: too much, myself, surplus, other, remainder

Example Sentences

あの問題(もんだい)も、紆余曲折(うよきょくせつ)を経(へ)て解決(かいけつ)した。

➥There were a lot of twists and turns to the story, but we finally solved the problem.

幾多(いくた)の紆余曲折(うよきょくせつ)を経(へ)て条約(じょうやく)は締結(ていけつ)されるに至(いた)った。

➥The treaty has been concluded after many twists and turns.