Translation guide
Describes liquid, gas, or abstract things moving outward from a source. Japanese uses different verbs depending on what is flowing and how.
Water, blood, or other liquids moving out of a container, pipe, or body.
General verb for liquid flowing out naturally.
Water is flowing out of the faucet.
More formal, often used for leaks, spills, or large-scale outflow.
Chemicals flowed out from the factory.
Emphasizes leaking or escaping through a crack or hole.
Gas is flowing out (leaking).
Crowds, vehicles, or objects exiting a place continuously.
Funds, capital, or assets leaving a country, company, or account.
News, rumors, feelings emanating from a source.
流れ出る is a compound verb used in everyday speech for physical outflow. 流出する is a Sino-Japanese verb preferred in news, reports, and formal contexts, often for abstract or large-scale outflow.
The katakana loanword フローアウト exists but is technical jargon (e.g., in finance or computing). For general use, stick to native verbs.
Investment money is flowing out abroad.
噂がすぐに広がった。
The rumor quickly flowed out (spread).