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濁流 (だくりゅう) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
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noun
muddy stream ; turbid current
Refers to a river or stream carrying mud and sediment, often after heavy rain. Can also be used figuratively for chaotic or turbulent situations. Antonym: 清流 (clear stream).
See also: 清流
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Be careful not to be swept away by the muddy current.
Kanji 濁 voiced, uncleanness, wrong Similar words 清せい 流りゅう 清流 means a clear, clean stream, the direct opposite of 濁流.
洪こう 水ずい 洪水 is a flood, often implying overflow and damage, while 濁流 focuses on the muddy, turbid nature of the water.
Etymology Compound of 濁 (daku, 'muddy, turbid') and 流 (ryū, 'flow, stream').
