流し
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Base noun form. Refers to a sink, typically in a kitchen or bathroom, used for washing. Example: 『台所の流し』 (daidokoro no nagashi, 'kitchen sink').
Theme
User is helping their friend Miyuki clean up after a dinner party at her apartment. They discuss kitchen tasks.
流し
ながし
sink
Everyday Life & SurvivalHome & Objects
Memory Hook
Imagine water flowing down a sink drain. 'Nagashi' sounds like 'nag' (to complain) and 'wash' — you wash dishes in the sink, so 'nag-wash' → 流し (nagashi, 'sink').
Cultural Note
In Japanese homes, the 『流し』 (nagashi, 'sink') is often located in the kitchen or bathroom and is essential for daily tasks like washing dishes or hands. It's common to hear phrases like 『流しを掃除する』 (nagashi o souji suru, 'to clean the sink').
Forms
Base: 流しBase noun form. Refers to a sink, typically in a kitchen or bathroom, used for washing. Example: 『台所の流し』 (daidokoro no nagashi, 'kitchen sink').