Not direct; performed or expressed by indirect means. Also describes roundabout or not straightforward methods or effects.
彼の発言は間接的に問題点を指摘していた。
His remark indirectly pointed out the problem.
間接的な表現を使って上司に意見を伝えた。
I used indirect language to convey my opinion to my boss.
その政策は経済に間接的な影響を与えるだろう。
That policy will probably have an indirect effect on the economy.