Meaning

Primary

Japan Current

Alternative

Kuroshio Current

Word Type

proper noun

Explanation

The black tide isn't what you think, most likely. This is the Japan current, aka the Kuroshio Current. It's a Northern flowing current on the West side of the Pacific Ocean. Have you heard of the Gulf Stream? It's kind of like that.

Reading

くろしお
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading is the kun'yomi readings of the two kanji, put together. and .

Context

Context Sentences

黒潮の流域とは正確にはどこになりますか?

Where exactly is the basin of the Kuroshio Current?

Kanji Composition