すべすべ
すべすべ
adverb
smooth (to the touch); silky
1.
smooth; silky
Describes a surface that is pleasantly smooth to the touch, like skin after moisturizing or polished wood.
赤ちゃんの肌はすべすべだ。
A baby's skin is smooth.
このクリームを塗ると肌がすべすべになる。
When you apply this cream, your skin becomes smooth.
すべすべした生地のシャツが好きだ。
I like shirts made of smooth fabric.
すべすべ is an onomatopoeic word (擬態{語|ぎたいご}) expressing a pleasant smooth texture.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- すべすべの肌: smooth skin
- すべすべになる: to become smooth
- すべすべした〜: smooth (adj. modifier)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- つるつる: smooth and slippery (can be difficult to grip)
- さらさら: smooth and flowing (like hair or powder)