暗(あん)に

あんに
adverb
implicitly, indirectly, by implication
formalwrittencommunication
1. implicitly, indirectly, by implication
Communicating something without stating it directly. The message is conveyed through hints, implications, or indirect means rather than explicit words.
彼(かれ)は暗(あん)に反対(はんたい)を示(しめ)した。
He implicitly expressed his opposition.
その発言(はつげん)は暗(あん)に辞任(じにん)を求(もと)めるものだった。
That remark was an implicit call for resignation.
上司(じょうし)は暗(あん)にもっと努力(どりょく)するようにと言(い)っているのだと気(き)づいた。
I realized my boss was implicitly telling me to put in more effort.

Usage

A formal adverb derived from 暗(あん) (dark, hidden). Used in written and semi-formal contexts. Modifies verbs of communication or expression: 暗(あん)に示(しめ)す (to imply), 暗(あん)に伝(つた)える (to convey indirectly), 暗(あん)に求(もと)める (to implicitly demand).

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Compare: それとなく (indirectly, casually)
Compare: 遠回(とおまわ)しに (in a roundabout way)
Compare: 暗黙(あんもく) (tacit, implicit, unspoken)
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Added 2026.2.23 8:45 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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