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流
流 (readings: りゅう, る, なが; Japanese kanji) means “to flow / stream”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 交流 (exchange).
What does 流 mean?
| Kanji | 流 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to flow / stream |
| Readings | りゅう, る, なが |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 流
流 is read りゅう or る or なが depending on the word.
Example words with 流
| Example | 交流 (exchange) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14