Word Meaning 滑々

すべすべ subesube

滑々 is read as すべすべ (subesube) and means smooth (skin, stone, etc.).

Meaning

English

  1. smooth (skin, stone, etc.)
  2. sleek
  3. velvety
  4. silky

Reading

Kana

すべすべ

Romaji

subesube

Writing Variants

  • 滑滑 すべすべ subesube

Stroke Sequence

2 Characters

Study Signals and Categories

JLPT N1 Jōyō Upper Grade Kanken 3級 Rank 140195 Priority V

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