JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
流 — current
- Reading
- リュウ・ル・なが.れる・なが.れ・なが.す・\~なが.す
- Meaning
- current; a sink; flow; forfeit
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
流 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is リュウ・ル・なが.れる・なが.れ・なが.す・\~なが.す and it means current; a sink; flow; forfeit. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
流 appears in everyday japanese words such as 流 (style of; school (of thought)), 気流 (atmospheric current) and 流し (sink).
Japanese words containing 流
Frequently asked questions
What does 流 mean in Japanese?
流 means current; a sink; flow; forfeit in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 流 read?
流 is read リュウ・ル・なが.れる・なが.れ・なが.す・\~なが.す. Reading it inside real words — 流 and 気流 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 流 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 流 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 流 in a word?
A common word containing 流 is 流 (りゅう) — "style of; school (of thought)". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 流 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 流 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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