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[ひょう()·りゅう()]
hyouryuu
noun, suru verb

English Meaning(s) for 漂流

noun, suru verb
  1. drifting; drift; being adrift

Definition and Synonyms for 漂流

Roll move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
Synonyms: ほつく, うろつく, さすらう, さまよう, ふらつく, ぶらつく, 低回, 彷徨, 拾い歩き, 放浪, 散歩, 散策, ほっつき歩く, 歩き回る, 流れ歩く, 流浪, 浮遊, 漂泊, 漂流, 漂浪, 経巡る, 転々, 逍遥, 遊歩
Float be in motion due to some air or water current
Synonyms: 浮流, 浮遊, 漂う, 漂動, 漂泊, 漂流
Err wander from a direct course or at random
Synonyms: それる, はぐる, はやる, はぐれる, 漂う, 漂泊, 漂流
Freewheel live unhurriedly, irresponsibly, or freely
Synonyms: 浮く, 漂う, 漂流
Drift the gradual departure from an intended course due to external influences (as a ship or plane)
Synonyms: 偏流, 浮流, 浮遊, 漂泊, 漂流

Meanings for each kanji in 漂流

» drift; float (on liquid)
» current; a sink; flow; forfeit

Categories 漂流 is a member of

Go change location
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Survive support oneself
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Activity a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 漂流

Sample Sentences for 漂流

When we awoke, we were adrift on the open sea.
When we awoke, we were adrift on the open sea.
The raft has drifted far off from the shore.
The tide carried the boat out to sea.
The mast broke and our ship went adrift.

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