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VocabJLPT N1

outflow

NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

1. outflow
2. effluence
3. outflow (of people, capital, etc.)

This noun and する verb means an outflow, leak, or spillage of something, such as information, water, or money. It is often used when sensitive data is leaked or when a substance spills out unintentionally.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Can you identify which department the information leaked from?

Sentence 2

He flatly declared, "If any information leaks, I'll take full responsibility!"

Sentence 3

Hey, that document hasn't been leaked outside, right?

Sentence 4

Everyone's saying the rumor "came from someone on the inside."

Sentence 5

Wait, photos from my phone got leaked? Are you serious?!