Translation guide
The English word 'stream' can refer to a small river, a continuous flow of liquid or gas, a flow of data, or a group of students. This guide covers natural Japanese expressions for each meaning.
A small, narrow river or creek.
The most common and natural word for a small stream or brook.
A stream flows behind the house.
A general word for a flow or stream of water, often used in descriptions.
A beautiful stream comes down from the mountain.
A mountain stream or torrent, often used in literary or technical contexts.
Mountain stream fishing is my hobby.
A steady current of fluid or air.
A continuous transmission of audio, video, or data.
The loanword 'stream' is widely used in tech contexts, especially for live streaming.
I'm watching a live stream.
Refers to distribution or streaming of content, often used for internet broadcasts.
Specifically a data stream in computing.
Process a data stream.
A class or group formed based on academic level.
The loanword ストリーム is only used for data or media streams. For a small river, use 小川 or 流れ.
噴流がパイプから出ている。
A stream of liquid is coming out of the pipe.
動画を配信する。
Stream a video.
I was placed in the advanced stream.