1.
to parry; to deflect
To deflect an attack or blow by redirecting its force rather than blocking directly.
相手の攻撃を受け流す技術。
A technique to parry an opponent's attack.
2.
to let slide; to dodge (criticism/questions)
To avoid dealing with criticism, questions, or uncomfortable topics by deflecting or giving evasive responses.
彼は批判をうまく受け流した。
He skillfully deflected the criticism.
質問を受け流さないでください。
Please don't dodge the question.
COMPOUND VERB:
受ける (to receive) + 流す (to let flow)
TRANSITIVITY:
他動詞 (transitive) - takes を
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 批判を受け流す: to deflect criticism
- 質問を受け流す: to dodge a question
- 攻撃を受け流す: to parry an attack
NUANCE:
In conversation, often implies skill at avoiding confrontation or uncomfortable topics—can be seen as diplomatic or evasive depending on context.