海流
Meanings
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ocean current
Refers to a large-scale, continuous movement of seawater, such as the Kuroshio or Gulf Stream. Used in geography, oceanography, and everyday contexts.
The Kuroshio is a representative ocean current near Japan.
Changes in ocean currents affect the climate.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉を海流が流れるan ocean current flows through <place>
A warm ocean current flows through this sea area.
- 海流に乗るto ride/be carried by an ocean current
The ship moved forward carried by the ocean current.
- 海流の影響を受けるto be affected by an ocean current
The climate of this region is affected by ocean currents.