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伏流 (ふくりゅう) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Freq. Frequency Top 100,000 Conjugation Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
subterranean stream ; underground river
Refers to a stream or river that flows underground, often in geological or hydrological contexts. Can also be used metaphorically for hidden currents or influences.
りゅう
し
、
数すう
キロ
先さき
で
再ふたた
び
地ち
上じょう
に
現あらわ
れる
。
The river goes underground midway and reappears above ground several kilometers ahead.
Kanji 伏 prostrated, bend down, bow Similar words 地ち 下か 水すい 地下水 refers to groundwater in general, while 伏流 specifically denotes an underground stream or river.
暗あん 渠きょ 暗渠 is a culvert or underground conduit, often man-made, whereas 伏流 is a natural underground stream.
Etymology Compound of 伏 (ふく, 'to hide, lie low') and 流 (りゅう, 'flow, stream'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the kanji combination directly suggests a hidden flow.
