流し

nounながし · nagashi

1. Englishsink (e.g. in a kitchen)

   • ガラスのコップを流しにおこうとしたら手が滑って、ガシャッと割れた。When I tried to set the glass down in the sink my hand slipped and it shattered to pieces.

2. Englishcruising (e.g. taxi); strolling (entertainer, musician, etc.)

   • 彼は流しのタクシーを止めた。He hailed a cruising taxi.

3. Englishwashing area (in a Japanese-style bath)

4. Englishback-washing service (in a public bath)

5. Englishfloating (something on water); setting adrift; washing away

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