Word details
流し
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 流し.
Dictionary
Entry
1
sink (e.g. in a kitchen)
Examples
ガラスのコップを流しにおこうとしたら手が滑って、ガシャッと割れた。
When I tried to set the glass down in the sink my hand slipped and it shattered to pieces.
2
Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
cruising (e.g. taxi); strolling (entertainer, musician, etc.)
Examples
彼は流しのタクシーを止めた。
He hailed a cruising taxi.
3
washing area (in a Japanese-style bath)
4
back-washing service (in a public bath)
5
floating (something on water); setting adrift; washing away
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
流
current, a sink, flow, forfeit
10 strokesFrequency 280JLPT N2Grade 3
On
リュウル
Kun
なが.れるなが.れなが.す-なが.す
Nanori
なながれめぐる
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