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.
(あか)ちゃんの(はだ)はすべすべだ。
A baby's skin is smooth.
このクリームを()ると(はだ)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(きじ)のシャツが()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(はだ): 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)