English–Japanese

“let flow” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajinagasu

Example

水を流します。mizu o naga shi ma su

I let the water flow.

Illustration for 流す (let flow)

How to say “let flow” in Japanese

“Let flow” in Japanese is 流す (nagasu).

It sets something in motion and lets it continue through or away from a place, including liquid, sound, and moving images.

Full entry for 流す: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 流す

手を洗った後、しばらく水を流します。te o ara tta ato shi ba ra ku mizu o naga shi ma su

After washing my hands, I let the water flow for a while.

Tips for using 流す

  • The phrase ラジオを流す (rajio o nagasu) describes having the radio playing, which extends the basic idea of sending sound out continuously.

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