滑(なめ)らか

なめらか
na-adjective
smooth, silky
literarydescriptive
1. smooth, silky, sleek
Having an even surface without roughness or bumps. Often describes texture.
赤(あか)ちゃんの肌(はだ)は滑(なめ)らかだ。
A baby's skin is smooth.
このクリームを塗(ぬ)ると肌(はだ)が滑(なめ)らかになる。
This cream makes your skin smooth.
滑(なめ)らかな表面(ひょうめん)に仕上(しあ)げた。
I finished it with a smooth surface.
2. smooth, fluent, flowing
Moving or proceeding without difficulties or interruptions. Used for speech, movements, or processes.
滑(なめ)らかな動(うご)きで踊(おど)る。
To dance with smooth movements.
会議(かいぎ)は滑(なめ)らかに進(すす)んだ。
The meeting proceeded smoothly.
Adverbial usage
彼女(かのじょ)の英語(えいご)は滑(なめ)らかで聞(き)きやすい。
Her English is fluent and easy to listen to.

Forms

  • Adverb: 滑(なめ)らかに (smoothly)
  • Noun: 滑(なめ)らかさ (smoothness)

Common patterns

Similar words

  • すべすべ - smooth to the touch (often for skin)
  • つるつる - slippery smooth (can imply too slippery)
  • 滑(なめ)らか is more literary and can describe both texture and abstract smoothness.

Related Words

Related: すべすべ
Compare: つるつる (slippery smooth)
Related: 滑(すべ)る (to slide, to slip)
Compare: 平(たい)ら (flat, level, smooth)
Compare: 円滑(えんかつ) (smooth, harmonious)
Compare: 平滑(へいかつ) (smooth)
Related: 潤滑(じゅんかつ) (lubrication)
Related: カクカク (jerky)
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Added 2026.1.17 11:07 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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