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流れ

nagare /naɡaɾe/

Refers to the continuous movement of a liquid like a river, or the abstract progression of events, time, or conversation. It describes how things follow one another in a smooth sequence or direction.

例文

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1

川の流れがとても速いです。

The flow of the river is very fast.

2

本日の式の流れをご説明いたします。

I will explain the sequence of today's ceremony.

3

その場の流れで、映画を見ることになった。

In the heat of the moment, we ended up seeing a movie.

語族

名詞
流れ
Verb
流れる
関連
流行
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覚え方のコツ

Visualize a river (川) flowing; the noun 'nagare' is just the noun form of the verb 'nagareru' (to flow).

クイックテスト

会議の( )を確認してください。

正解!

正解は: 流れ

例文

1

川の流れがとても速いです。

everyday

The flow of the river is very fast.

2

本日の式の流れをご説明いたします。

formal

I will explain the sequence of today's ceremony.

3

その場の流れで、映画を見ることになった。

informal

In the heat of the moment, we ended up seeing a movie.

4

歴史の流れを理解することが重要です。

academic

It is important to understand the flow of history.

5

このプロジェクトの仕事の流れを確認しましょう。

business

Let's check the workflow of this project.

語族

名詞
流れ
Verb
流れる
関連
流行

よく使う組み合わせ

時間の流れ passage of time
話の流れ flow of conversation
仕事の流れ workflow
時代の流れ trend of the times
川の流れ river current

よく使うフレーズ

流れに任せる

to go with the flow

時代の流れに乗る

to move with the times

流れ作業

assembly line work

よく混同される語

流れ vs 順番

Junban refers to a fixed numerical order (1st, 2nd, 3rd), while nagare refers to the smooth, continuous process or 'vibe' of how things proceed.

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使い方のコツ

Nagare is incredibly versatile. While it literally means 'current,' use it in social situations to describe the 'vibe' or 'direction' a group is moving in.

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よくある間違い

Learners often use 'junban' when they want to talk about the natural progression of an event; use 'nagare' for the overall process/agenda.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Visualize a river (川) flowing; the noun 'nagare' is just the noun form of the verb 'nagareru' (to flow).

📖

語源

Derived from the ancient Japanese verb 'nagaru,' meaning to move like water.

文法パターン

Used as a noun Often preceded by [Noun] + の Can be the subject with が or object with を
🌍

文化的な背景

In Japan, 'reading the flow' (nagare wo yomu) is a critical social skill, similar to reading the room.

クイックテスト

会議の( )を確認してください。

正解!

正解は: 流れ

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提案

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A suggestion or proposal of a plan or idea for others to consider. It is used in both casual conversations and professional meetings to introduce a potential course of action.

輸出

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The act of sending goods or services produced in one country to another country for sale or trade. In Japanese, it functions as a noun and a suru-verb, representing the 'exit' of products from a domestic market.

輸入

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The act of bringing goods, services, or materials into a country from abroad for sale or use. In Japanese, it functions as a noun or can be combined with 'suru' to become a verb meaning 'to import'.

資源

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Shigen refers to valuable materials or assets, such as natural minerals, energy sources, or human talent, that can be used for production or survival. It is widely used in economics, environmental science, and daily life to describe both raw materials and abstract wealth.

保護

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The act of keeping someone or something safe from harm, damage, or loss by providing care or creating boundaries. It is a versatile term in Japanese used for social welfare, environmental conservation, and digital security.

観察

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Observation is the act of watching someone or something carefully in order to gain information or understand a process. It is frequently used in scientific studies, nature analysis, and describing the act of paying close attention to details.

競争

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Kyousou refers to the act of competing or vying with others to achieve a goal, win a prize, or establish superiority. It is a versatile term used in sports, business, and academics to describe both structured contests and general rivalry.

拡大

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The act of making something larger in size, scale, or scope. It is frequently used for physical enlargement (like a photo) or abstract growth (like a business or a problem).

製造

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The process of making or producing goods, typically on a large scale using machinery. It refers specifically to industrial manufacturing rather than making things by hand on a small scale.

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