流通
The process by which goods, services, or money move from producers to consumers within an economy. It also refers to the circulation of information or currency throughout a society.
Examples
3 of 5この商品は日本中で流通しています。
This product is distributed all over Japan.
新貨幣の流通が正式に始まりました。
The circulation of the new currency has officially begun.
その噂、ネットでかなり流通してるね。
That rumor is circulating quite a bit on the internet, isn't it?
Word Family
Memory Tip
The first kanji '流' means 'flow' (like a river) and '通' means 'pass through'. Imagine goods flowing through a pipe from a factory to your front door.
Quick Quiz
インターネットのおかげで、情報の___が非常に速くなった。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 流通
Examples
この商品は日本中で流通しています。
everydayThis product is distributed all over Japan.
新貨幣の流通が正式に始まりました。
formalThe circulation of the new currency has officially begun.
その噂、ネットでかなり流通してるね。
informalThat rumor is circulating quite a bit on the internet, isn't it?
経済学において、貨幣の流通速度は重要な指標である。
academicIn economics, the velocity of money circulation is an important indicator.
効率的な流通経路を確保することが課題です。
businessOur challenge is to secure efficient distribution channels.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
市場に流通する
to circulate in the market
流通を改善する
to improve distribution
広く流通している
widely circulated
Often Confused With
Butsuryuu refers specifically to the physical logistics/transportation, while Ryuutsuu is the broader economic concept of distribution including ownership and money.
Koutsuu refers to the transportation of people and vehicles (traffic), not the economic distribution of goods.
Usage Notes
Mainly used in business or economic contexts regarding products and money. It can be used as a noun or as a 'suru' verb to describe the act of circulating.
Common Mistakes
Don't use this word to describe cars moving on a street; that is 'koutsuu'. Also, while it can describe information, 'kakusan' (spread) is more common for social media posts.
Memory Tip
The first kanji '流' means 'flow' (like a river) and '通' means 'pass through'. Imagine goods flowing through a pipe from a factory to your front door.
Word Origin
Derived from Middle Chinese, combining 'flow' (流) and 'pass/communicate' (通) to represent the movement of goods or currency.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
The Japanese distribution system is historically known for having multiple layers of wholesalers, often referred to as 'complex distribution' in international trade discussions.
Quick Quiz
インターネットのおかげで、情報の___が非常に速くなった。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 流通
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