すんなり
すんなり
adverb, onomatopoeia
smoothly; easily; slender
1.
smoothly; easily
Describes something proceeding without resistance or obstacles, going as expected.
交渉はすんなり進んだ。
The negotiations proceeded smoothly.
彼の提案はすんなり受け入れられた。
His proposal was easily accepted.
手続きがすんなり終わって助かった。
I was glad the procedure went smoothly.
2.
slender; slim
Describes an elegant, slender body shape or figure.
すんなりした体型の女性。
A woman with a slender figure.
すんなりとした指がきれいだ。
Her slender fingers are beautiful.
すんなりした脚で、モデルみたいだ。
She has slender legs, like a model.
すんなり implies a natural, effortless quality — things proceed without resistance or struggle.
SENSE 1 (SMOOTHLY):
Describes processes, decisions, or negotiations going without a hitch. Often used with と.
- すんなり通る: to pass through easily
- すんなり受け入れる: to accept readily
- すんなりいく: to go smoothly
- すんなり決まる: to be decided without difficulty
SENSE 2 (SLENDER):
Describes an elegant, slim body shape. Used with した or と.
- すんなりした足: slender legs
- すんなりとした体型: a slim figure
SIMILAR WORDS:
- スムーズに: smoothly (loanword, slightly more formal)
- 順調に: smoothly, progressing well (emphasizes good progress)
- すらりと: slenderly, gracefully (body shape only)
- あっさり: easily, readily (can imply unexpectedly quick)
Related Words
Synonym:
順調 (smoothly, progressing well)
Synonym:
あっさり (easily, readily)
Synonym:
すらり (slenderly (body shape))