濁流(だくりゅう)

だくりゅう
noun
muddy stream; turbid torrent
natureweather
1. muddy stream; turbid torrent; raging muddy waters
A fast-flowing body of water that is murky with mud and debris, typically caused by heavy rain, flooding, or a natural disaster. Composed of 濁 (muddy/turbid) + 流 (flow/current).
大雨(おおあめ)で川(かわ)が濁流(だくりゅう)になった。
The heavy rain turned the river into a muddy torrent.
濁流(だくりゅう)が橋(はし)を押(お)し流(なが)した。
The raging muddy waters swept away the bridge.
台風(たいふう)の影響(えいきょう)で山(やま)から濁流(だくりゅう)が押(お)し寄(よ)せ、住宅地(じゅうたくち)が浸水(しんすい)した。
Due to the typhoon, muddy torrents surged down from the mountains and flooded the residential area.

Usage

濁流(だくりゅう) is commonly used in news reports about floods, typhoons, and natural disasters. It conveys a sense of danger and destructive power.

Common collocations

Similar words

激流(げきりゅう) means "rapids" or "raging current" and emphasizes speed and force without necessarily being muddy. 濁流(だくりゅう) specifically highlights the muddiness and turbidity. 鉄砲水(てっぽうみず) means "flash flood" and refers to a sudden surge of water.

Related Words

Compare: 激流(げきりゅう) (rapids; force not muddiness)
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Added 2026.3.8 18:46 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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