主流
Meanings
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
mainstream; main current; prevailing trend
Refers to the dominant trend, opinion, or approach in a field, society, or culture. Often used with の to modify nouns.
His opinion differs from the party mainstream.
This design looks set to become this year's mainstream trend.
main stream; main course (of a river)
Geographical use for the primary channel of a river, as opposed to tributaries or branches.
The main stream of this river flows along the north side of the mountain.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉が主流になるfor something to become the mainstream/dominant trend
Electric cars have recently become the mainstream choice.
- 〈場所〉で主流に合流するfor a tributary to join the main stream of a river at a place
This tributary joins the main stream farther downstream.
- 〈物〉が主流を占めるfor something to dominate as the mainstream
In this industry, large companies dominate the mainstream.
- 主流から外れるto deviate from the mainstream
His opinion strays from the party's mainstream position.