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.
黒潮は日本近海の代表的な海流です。
The Kuroshio is a representative ocean current near Japan.
Changes in ocean currents affect the climate.
A warm ocean current flows through this sea area.
The ship moved forward carried by the ocean current.
The climate of this region is affected by ocean currents.