Vocabulary

回り道

detour; circuitous route; diversion

noun suru-verb
N2 freq #35

Example sentences

I went out of my way as far as Rome.

Instead of coming directly home, I took the long way and stopped by the post office.

We had to make a detour across a bridge down the river from here.

If it isn't out of your way, please take this letter to the post office.

They came round about.