Japanese

たれながす
Meaning: to discharge untreated; to let waste flow unchecked; to spew out irresponsibly
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 垂れ流す 垂れ流さない
Polite 垂れ流します 垂れ流しません
Past 垂れ流した 垂れ流さなかった
Polite + Past 垂れ流しました 垂れ流しませんでした
Te-form 垂れ流して 垂れ流さなくて
Potential 垂れ流せる 垂れ流せない
Passive 垂れ流される 垂れ流されない
Causative 垂れ流させる 垂れ流させない
Imperative 垂れ流せ 垂れ流すな

Example

その工場は長年、汚水を川に垂れ流していた。
That factory discharged wastewater into the river for many years.

Usage Notes

Used for releasing waste such as sewage or polluted water without treatment. It can also criticize a steady stream of harmful words or information.

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