What does 流し mean?
流し is a Japanese noun meaning “sink” in English. It can also be translated as “cruising (e.g. taxi), washing area (in a Japanese-style bath), back-washing service (in a public bath)” depending on context. It is written as 流し in kanji, ながし in hiragana, and nagashi in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N1 vocabulary.
Example sentences
ガラスのコップを流しにおこうとしたら手が滑って、ガシャッと割れた。
When I tried to set the glass down in the sink my hand slipped and it shattered to pieces.
彼は流しのタクシーを止めた。
He hailed a cruising taxi.