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(often figuratively) Twisted; having many turns; convoluted. / (astrology) Oblique; applied to the six signs of the zodiac (from Capricorn to Gemini) that ascend most rapidly and obliquely.

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Source Word

tortuous

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈtɔːt͡ʃuːəs/

Adjective

figuratively often obsolete

(often figuratively) Twisted; having many turns; convoluted. / (astrology) Oblique; applied to the six signs of the zodiac (from Capricorn to Gemini) that ascend most rapidly and obliquely.

Japanese Meaning

（比喩的に）ねじれた、曲がりくねった、複雑に入り組んだ / （占星術において）斜めの。山羊座から双子座までの6つの星座が最も急速かつ斜めに上昇する様子を指す