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Kanji 滑: meanings, readings, and example words.

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Kanji 滑: slippery, slide, slip, fail exam

Key takeaways

Kanji 滑: slippery, slide, slip, fail exam. Readings and core meaning.

See vocabulary and examples below.

Kanji at a glance

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Meaning

slipperyslideslipfail exam

On reading

カツコツ

Kun reading

すべ.るなめ.らか

Radical

Core meaning / core image

Core meaning: 滑

slippery, slide, slip, fail exam

Kanji structure breakdown

Structure breakdown

氵 + 骨

Mnemonic story

Mnemonic story

A bone (骨) that is wet with water (氵) is very slippery. Imagine joints moving smoothly when they are well-lubricated with fluid, which helps you remember the meanings 'slippery' and 'smooth'.

On'yomi and kun'yomi

On reading

カツ
  • 円滑えんかつ

    smooth / harmonious / without problems

Kun reading

すべ.る
  • 滑らかなめらか

    smooth / silky / sleek

  • 滑るすべる

    to slip / to slide

Commonly used words

  • 円滑
    えんかつ

    smooth / harmonious / without problems

  • 滑らか
    なめらか

    smooth / silky / sleek

  • 滑る
    すべる

    to slip / to slide

Example sentences

Example 1

会議が円に進んだ。

Translation

The meeting went smoothly.

Example 2

なコミュニケーションが大切だ。

Translation

Smooth communication is important.

Example 3

彼の話はとても稽で笑った。

Translation

His story was very funny and made me laugh.

Example 4

稽な間違いでみんなが驚いた。

Translation

Everyone was surprised by the ridiculous mistake.

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