Meaning

Primary

Drifting

Alternative

Drift

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

Drifting down the stream. Something that is doing this is drifting. It could also be the drift of something.

Reading

ひょうりゅう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

帆が折れて、ヨットが海に漂流し始めた時は、ちょっと悲観的でしたね。

When the mast broke and my yacht started drifting out to sea, I got a little pessimistic.

Kanji Composition