How to use 合流 (ごうりゅう)

Meaning of 合流

The Japanese verb "合流" (ごうりゅう, gōryū) can have various meanings depending on the context in which it is used. Here's a list of its primary meanings along with examples:

  1. Confluence: The joining of rivers or streams; by extension, coming together of groups.
    • Example: 二つの川がここでごうりゅうします。
    • Translation: The two rivers confluence here.
  2. Meeting or Merging: In a social or business context, it means to meet up or merge with another group.
    • Example: 私たちのチームは駅で他のチームとごうりゅうしました。
    • Translation: Our team met up with the other team at the station.

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