激流
Meanings
1
raging stream; rapids
Refers to a violently fast, turbulent flow of water, often in a river or narrow channel. Used both literally and figuratively for a fierce current or trend.
The river turned into a raging torrent due to the heavy rain.
He swam through the raging rapids without flinching.
Usage patterns
- 激流にのまれるto be swallowed up by the raging current
The boat was swallowed by the raging current and capsized.
- 激流を下るto run/descend the rapids (e.g. by raft)
During summer vacation I joined a tour that ran the rapids.
- 激流に流されるto be swept away by a raging current
He was swept away by the raging current and called for help.