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.

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: 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 2026.9.2 13:01

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