円 滑(えんかつ)

えんかつ

na-adjective

smooth, harmonious

formaldescriptive

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.

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: 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)

Related Words

Synonym: スムーズ (smooth (casual, loanword))

Synonym: 順調(じゅんちょう) (going well)

Compare: 滑(なめ)らか (smooth)

Compare: 平滑(へいかつ) (smooth)

Related: 潤滑(じゅんかつ) (lubrication)

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Added 2026.2.5 20:49 · Revised 2026.10.7 10:14

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