～流
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Noun suffix meaning 'style' or 'manner'. Attaches to nouns to indicate a particular way of doing something, e.g., 『日本流』 (nihonryuu, 'Japanese style').
Theme
At a local café, User and their friend Ken discuss different cooking styles after trying a new dish.
～流
～りゅう
fashion, manner, way
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'ryu' (dragon) flying in a unique way — each dragon has its own style. 'Ryu' sounds like 'rule' or 'manner' — think of it as a personal 'flow' or fashion. 'Ryu' → ～流 (ryuu, 'fashion, manner, way').
Cultural Note
In Japanese, 『～流』 (ryuu) is often used to describe personal or cultural styles, such as 『日本流』 (nihonryuu, 'Japanese way') or 『私流』 (watashiryu, 'my own way'). It reflects individuality and tradition in various practices like cooking, art, or business.
Forms
Base: ～流Noun suffix meaning 'style' or 'manner'. Attaches to nouns to indicate a particular way of doing something, e.g., 『日本流』 (nihonryuu, 'Japanese style').