Flow in Japanese
"flow" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "flow". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
ooze, flow, soak in, penetrate, secrete
Reading: hitsu
8 strokes · mysterious, dynamic
Where it comes from
Composed of water and must. Water certainly secreting.
What it carries
Secretion, urinary, excrete. Represents secretion.
Related kanji for "flow"
flow
ryuu · dark, dynamic
Combines 'water' (氵) with 'flow' (㐬), depicting water flowing in a river. Means movement, change, and lineage.
flow into(also: pour, irrigate, shed (tears))
chuu · dynamic
Composed of water and master. Pouring water mainly.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for flow?
The most common kanji for "flow" is 泌, read as hitsu. It means ooze, flow, soak in. Related kanji: 流 (flow), 注 (flow into).
How many strokes does 泌 have?
泌 has 8 strokes.