noun
Kuroshio Current; Japan Current
A warm ocean current flowing northeastward along the Pacific coast of Japan. Often used in weather forecasts, oceanography, and fishing contexts.
黒潮は日本の南岸を流れる暖流です。
The Kuroshio Current is a warm current that flows along the southern coast of Japan.
黒潮の影響
Due to the influence of the Kuroshio Current, this sea area is rich in fish.