Lingaku- to take an indirect route
- to waste one's time by using an inappropriate method
Generated: This meaning refers to physically taking a longer or less direct path to reach a destination. It can also imply making a detour in a figurative sense.
He chose to take an indirect route and ended up arriving later than expected.
Generated: This meaning conveys the idea of inefficient behavior or making poor choices that lead to delays or unnecessary complications in achieving a goal.
If you don't follow the plan, you might take an indirect route and waste a lot of time.