432.流


1. Meaning and Reading

  • flow, stream, current
  • Onyomi : りゅう
  • Kunyomi : ながれる, なが

2. Kanji Explanation

Symbolizes 'to flow' from the image of water (氵) streaming out of a showerhead (㐬).

流 kanji meaning and mnemonic illustration

3. Example Words

流れる ながれる
to flow

The river is flowing quietly.

流す ながす
to let flow

I wash my hands by running water.

流行 りゅうこう
fashion, trend

These clothes are in fashion now.