Bilingual Guide
Upstream
Comprehensive Japanese translation guide for the word "upstream".
How to say in Japanese
遡る
さかのぼる (sakanoboru)
N2
to go back (in time, upstream, to the source)
歴史を遡ると、この町の起源は古代にまで行き着く。
Tracing back through history, the origin of this town goes back to ancient times.
Vocabulary Practice Quiz
Choose the most natural Japanese translation for this context:
やる ... (upstream)
🎉 正解 / Correct!
Context Nuance:
- 遡る: Often used when tracing origins, history, or going against a current (literally or figuratively). Implies moving against the normal flow.
- 遡る: Often used when tracing origins, history, or going against a current (literally or figuratively). Implies moving against the normal flow.
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