すらすら

すらすら
adverb
smoothly; fluently; without hesitation
1. smoothly; fluently; without hesitation
Describes speaking, reading, or doing something without stumbling or pausing.
(かれ)英語(えいご)をすらすら(はな)す。
He speaks English fluently.
すらすらと(こた)えられた。
I was able to answer smoothly.
この(ほん)はすらすら()める。
This book is easy to read smoothly.

すらすら implies smooth flow without obstacles, particularly in speech, reading, or writing.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • すらすら(はな)す: to speak fluently
  • すらすら()む: to read smoothly
  • すらすら()く: to write smoothly
  • すらすら(こた)える: to answer without hesitation

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • ぺらぺら: fluently (often implies showing off)
  • さらさら: smoothly flowing (more for physical movement/texture)