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お流れ (おながれ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
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noun
cancellation ; abandonment ; falling through
Polite noun for a plan, event, or arrangement being called off or falling through. Often used with になる or にする. The image is of something 'flowing away' or being washed out.
Similar words 中ちゅう 止し 中止 is a more formal and direct term for cancellation or suspension, while お流れ is a softer, somewhat euphemistic expression often used in casual conversation.
流なが れる 流れる is the verb meaning 'to flow' or 'to be canceled/postponed'. お流れ is the noun form with the polite prefix お, used to describe the state of being canceled.
Etymology From the polite prefix お (o-) attached to the noun 流れ (nagare, 'flow'), derived from the verb 流れる (nagareru, 'to flow'). The sense of cancellation comes from the metaphorical idea of plans 'flowing away' or being washed out.
流なが
れ
に
なっ
た
らしい
。
It seems the talk of his transfer has fallen through.
