つつ
 

expression, Godan verb

Idiomatic expression.
  1. to say in a round-about way (not to upset), to cushion the blow, to sugarcoat, to wrap in wafer paper.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
 
 
 
 
 
つつ
 
オブラートに包む オブラートにつつむ

Contained Kanji Breakdown

wrap, pack up, cover
つつ.む ホウ くる.む (4th, N2)
wrapping enclosure, wrapping radical (no. 20)
ホウ つつ.む (Kentei 1)
self
コ おのれ キ (6th, N1)