紆余曲折(うよきょくせつ)

うよきょくせつ
noun
twists and turns; complications; ups and downs
1. twists and turns; complications
A complicated process with many changes, setbacks, and difficulties along the way.
紆余曲折(うよきょくせつ)を経(へ)てようやく完成(かんせい)した。
After many twists and turns, it was finally completed.
彼(かれ)らの関係(かんけい)には紆余曲折(うよきょくせつ)があった。
Their relationship had its ups and downs.
紆余曲折(うよきょくせつ)の末(すえ)、契約(けいやく)が成立(せいりつ)した。
After many complications, the contract was finalized.

WORD FORMATION (YOJIJUKUGO):
紆余(うよ) (winding) + 曲折(きょくせつ) (bends and turns)
→ winding and bending = twists and turns

KANJI BREAKDOWN:

  • 紆(う) - winding, meandering
  • 余(よ) - surplus, extra
  • 曲(きょく) - bend, curve
  • 折(せつ) - break, fold

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • 紆余曲折(うよきょくせつ)を経(へ)て - after many twists and turns
  • 紆余曲折(うよきょくせつ)の末(すえ) - after various complications
  • 紆余曲折(うよきょくせつ)がある - to have complications

NUANCE:
Emphasizes that the journey to achieve something was not straightforward. Often used when finally achieving a goal after many setbacks.

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Added 2026.1.19 12:29 · Revised 2026.1.19 21:17
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