つるつる
つるつる
adverb
smooth; slippery; bald
1.
smooth; slippery
Describes a surface that is very smooth and can be slippery.
氷の上はつるつる滑る。
It's slippery on the ice.
つるつるの卵の殻。
A smooth eggshell.
2.
slurping (noodles)
Describes the action or sound of slurping noodles.
うどんをつるつる食べる。
To slurp up udon noodles.
つるつる is an onomatopoeic word (擬態{語|ぎたいご}/擬音{語|ぎおんご}) describing smoothness or slurping.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- つるつる滑る: to slide smoothly/be slippery
- つるつる食べる: to slurp (noodles)
- つるつるの肌: smooth skin
CAN ALSO DESCRIBE: A bald head (つるつるの頭).
SIMILAR WORDS:
- すべすべ: smooth (to touch, pleasant)
- ぬるぬる: slimy, slippery (unpleasant)