JLPT N1
放流
It means to release something, like water from a dam or fish into a river. You do it in a controlled way.
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Other forms
放流する suru verb
1 Noun, Suru verb
Discharge" / "Release (of water)
The controlled release of a large amount of water, typically from a dam or reservoir.
Example
大雨 の ため 、 ダム は 放流 を 開始 しました 。
The dam began discharging water due to the heavy rain.
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2 Noun, Suru verb
Stocking" / "Release (of fish)
The act of releasing young fish into a river, lake, or pond to support conservation or the fishing industry.
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