この川は街の中を流れている。
This river flows through the city.
Listen to pronunciation
Example sentences
川が流れている。
The river is flowing.
月日が流れるほどに、その出来事は忘れられていった。
As the days and months passed, that event was gradually forgotten.
喧嘩をした後、二人の間に気まずい雰囲気が流れた。
After the fight, an awkward atmosphere flowed between the two.
二十余年の歳月が流れた。
Twenty-odd years have passed.
Usage Notes
Describes the movement of liquids, gases, or abstract concepts like time and information.
Sottaku
About Sottaku
Sottaku is an app for learning Chinese, Japanese, Korean, English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian with a strong focus on SRS. It includes automatic flashcard creation for hundreds of thousands of words, grammar breakdowns in example sentences, language-specific study packs where available, adaptive quizzes, mobile apps, a browser extension, and community features. Give it a try now! All learning content is free with no limits on flashcards or study time.
Sottaku is built to match the habits of successful learners. By using Sottaku, you will naturally learn in the most efficient way possible, as proven by countless success stories in the language learning community.
Free Forever
Access all grammar guides, quizzes, and flashcards without paying a cent. Quality education should be accessible to everyone.
Smart SRS System
Our flashcard system uses the FSRS algorithm (also used in Anki) to optimize your review schedule and maximize retention.
Comprehensive Content
From hanzi, kana, hangul, and European vocabulary basics to grammar and reading practice where available, we have lessons for every level. Practice with quizzes tailored to your skill.
Community Chat
Ask level-appropriate questions and get help from the community. Learn together with fellow learners across all 8 supported languages.