How to say 'Smooth' in Japanese | 滑らか

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The Japanese word for Smooth is 'Nameraka', written as 滑らか in Japanese.'Smooth' in hiragana is なめらか.

word

滑らか

Meaning

Smooth

Reading

なめらか

nameraka

Kanji

滑Slide, Smooth

Explanation

The Japanese adjective '滑らか (なめらか)' means 'smooth'. It is used to describe something that has a smooth texture, surface, or motion. This can apply to physical objects, such as skin or fabric, as well as abstract concepts like speech or processes. For example: Her skin is smooth「彼女の肌は滑らかだ」(かのじょのはだはなめらかだ). The machine operates smoothly「その機械は滑らかに動く」(そのきかいはなめらかにうごく). The word can also imply elegance or fluidity in actions or expressions, such as smooth speech「滑らかな話し方」(なめらかではなしかた).

Part Of Speech

adjective

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

7195

Composition

kanji-hiragana

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 滑らか

This word contains 1 kanji character:

kanji

滑

Meaning

Slide, Smooth

Hiragana in the Word 滑らか

This word contains 2 Hiragana characters :

hiragana

ら

Reading

hiragana

か

Reading

Words Related to 滑らか Through the Kanji 滑

This Word contains the Kanji 滑 as well.

word

滑る

Meaning

Slide, Slip

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'Nameraka' means 'Smooth' .

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