スムーズ
すむーず
adjective (na)
smooth, smoothly
1.
smooth, seamless, without problems
Proceeding without difficulty, delay, or obstruction. Describes processes, operations, or interactions that go well.
手続きがスムーズに進んだ。
The procedure went smoothly.
スムーズな対応ありがとうございます。
Thank you for the smooth handling.
事前に準備しておいたおかげで、当日の進行はとてもスムーズだった。
Thanks to preparing in advance, the event ran very smoothly on the day.
GRAMMAR:
Na-adjective. Used with に as an adverb: スムーズに進む (to go smoothly). Used with な before nouns: スムーズな対応 (smooth response).
USAGE:
スムーズ is used for processes, procedures, conversations, transitions, and traffic flow. It does not describe physical texture (for that, なめらか or すべすべ would be used).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- スムーズに進む: to go smoothly
- スムーズな対応: smooth handling/response
- スムーズに進行する: to proceed smoothly
- スムーズな流れ: smooth flow
- スムーズに移行する: to transition smoothly