1.
smooth, silky, sleek
Having an even surface without roughness or bumps. Often describes texture.
赤ちゃんの肌は滑らかだ。
A baby's skin is smooth.
このクリームを塗ると肌が滑らかになる。
This cream makes your skin smooth.
滑らかな表面に仕上げた。
I finished it with a smooth surface.
2.
smooth, fluent, flowing
Moving or proceeding without difficulties or interruptions. Used for speech, movements, or processes.
滑らかな動きで踊る。
To dance with smooth movements.
会議は滑らかに進んだ。
The meeting proceeded smoothly.
Adverbial usage
彼女の英語は滑らかで聞きやすい。
Her English is fluent and easy to listen to.
FORMS:
- Adverb: 滑らかに (smoothly)
- Noun: 滑らかさ (smoothness)
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 滑らかな肌 (smooth skin)
- 滑らかな口調 (smooth tone of voice)
- 滑らかに進む (proceed smoothly)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- すべすべ - smooth to the touch (often for skin)
- つるつる - slippery smooth (can imply too slippery)
- 滑らか is more literary and can describe both texture and abstract smoothness.
Related Words
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