noun
Physical movement of a fluid or gas, such as water, air, or electricity.
川の流れが速い。
The river's current is fast.
この辺りは空気の流れが悪い
The airflow is poor around here.
noun
Movement of people, things, or time; also used for changing trends or tendencies.
人の流れが絶えない通りだ。
It's a street with a constant flow of people.
時代の流れに逆らえない。
You can't go against the flow of the times.
noun
The natural progression or step-by-step development of events or actions.
会議の流れを説明します。
I'll explain the flow of the meeting.
仕事の流れを覚える。
Learn the workflow.
noun
group staying together after an event
Refers to people who remain as a group after a formal gathering, often moving to a second location. Common in social contexts like after-parties.
飲み会のあと、流れでカラオケに行った。
After the drinking party, we went to karaoke as a natural continuation.
noun
Lineage or tradition, often used for artistic schools, crafts, or family lines.
彼は華道の古い流れを継いでいる。
He carries on an old school of flower arrangement.
noun
Financial term for losing property or rights, especially in pawnshop or loan contexts.
質屋で流れの品を買う。
Buy forfeited items at a pawnshop.
noun
Usually used as お流れ, meaning a plan or event is called off or falls through.
See also: お流れ
雨でピクニックはお流れになった。
The picnic was canceled due to rain.
noun
Aimless movement, often used for people without a fixed destination or purpose.
彼は流れの旅を続けている。
He continues his wandering journey.