流れ
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Base noun form. Refers to a flow of water, air, or abstract currents. Can be used in compound words like 『川の流れ』 (kawa no nagare, 'river current').
Theme
During a hike in the mountains, User and their friend Ken stop by a river to discuss the water flow and its natural beauty.
流れ
ながれ
stream, current
Nature & EnvironmentNatural Phenomena
Memory Hook
Think of a 'stream' flowing — it's a 'current' of water. The word 『流れ』 (nagare) sounds like 'nag a ray' of water streaming by. 'Nag a ray' → 流れ (nagare, 'stream, current').
Cultural Note
In Japanese culture, 『流れ』 (nagare, 'stream, current') is often used metaphorically to describe the flow of time or events, as in 『時の流れ』 (toki no nagare, 'flow of time'), reflecting a philosophical view of life.
Forms
Base: 流れBase noun form. Refers to a flow of water, air, or abstract currents. Can be used in compound words like 『川の流れ』 (kawa no nagare, 'river current').