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.
Electric cars have recently become the mainstream choice.
This tributary joins the main stream farther downstream.
In this industry, large companies dominate the mainstream.
His opinion strays from the party's mainstream position.
主流 names the dominant current position itself, whereas 風潮 describes a shifting social tendency or mood without necessarily being dominant.
主流 highlights the mainstream faction or current within a group, close to 大勢 (sense 2) when contrasting with a minority opinion.
主流 refers to the mainstream trend or group that most people follow, while 支配的 emphasizes an actively controlling or ruling influence.
主流 refers to the mainstream trend among many options, while 王道 specifically praises a method as the classic, most reliable choice.
主流 is the main channel of a river, while 支流 is a tributary branching off from it.
主流 refers to the dominant mainstream faction or trend, while 傍流 refers to a minor, non-mainstream branch or faction.
主流 describes mainstream, widely accepted art or culture, the opposite of アングラ's countercultural, niche appeal.
主力 refers to the strongest force or main effort behind something, while 主流 refers to the mainstream trend or dominant current of thought.
Compound of 主 (main) and 流 (flow, current). The figurative sense of 'mainstream' is a natural extension of the literal river meaning.