時流
Meanings
1
current of the times; trend; prevailing fashion
Refers to the general direction or prevailing tendency of a particular era, often used in discussions of social, cultural, or political trends.
He is always good at riding the wave of the times.
That policy is going against the current of the times.
Usage patterns
- 時流に乗るto ride the trend of the times
He always develops his business by riding the current trends.
- 時流に逆らうto go against the trend of the times
The company continued to preserve old technology, going against the trend.
- 時流をつかむto grasp the trend of the times
To succeed, it's important to grasp the trend of the times.
- 時流に合わせるto keep in step with the trend of the times
Companies change their strategies to keep up with the times.