円滑(えんかつ)

えんかつ
adjective-na
smooth, harmonious
1. smooth, harmonious, without friction
Proceeding without problems or conflicts; operating efficiently and pleasantly.
会議(かいぎ)は円滑(えんかつ)に進(すす)んだ。
The meeting proceeded smoothly.
円滑(えんかつ)な人間(にんげん)関係(かんけい)を築(きず)く。
To build smooth interpersonal relationships.
コミュニケーション(こみゅにけーしょん)を円滑(えんかつ)にするために定期的(ていきてき)に話(はな)し合(あ)っている。
We have regular discussions to facilitate smooth communication.

円滑(えんかつ) is a na-adjective meaning smooth, without friction or problems. Common in business, administrative, and formal contexts.

FORMS:

  • 円滑(えんかつ)な + noun: smooth ~ (円滑(えんかつ)な運営(うんえい))
  • 円滑(えんかつ)に + verb: smoothly ~ (円滑(えんかつ)に進(すす)む)

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • 円滑(えんかつ)に進(すす)む: to proceed smoothly
  • 円滑(えんかつ)な運営(うんえい): smooth operation
  • 円滑(えんかつ)な関係(かんけい): harmonious relationship
  • 円滑(えんかつ)なコミュニケーション(こみゅにけーしょん): smooth communication

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • スムーズ: smooth (loanword, more casual, broader usage)
  • 順調(じゅんちょう): going well, favorable (focuses on progress toward a goal)
  • 滑(なめ)らか: smooth (physical texture or graceful movement)
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Added 2026.2.5 20:49 · Revised 2026.4.4 10:54
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