expression, godan verb (-mu)
be descended from; be derived from; follow the tradition of
Used for inheriting a lineage, tradition, school of thought, or style. Often appears in the form ～の流れを汲む.
この流派は、かの有名な茶人の流れを汲んでいる。
This school follows the tradition of that famous tea master.
彼の作品は、古典文学の流れを汲むものだ。
His works are derived from the tradition of classical literature.